Thursday August 4, 2017
France (BNA) France on Wednesday backed a commitment by U.S. President Donald Trump to maintain a military presence in Afghanistan.
"France recognizes the importance of this undertaking and remains resolutely engaged in the struggle against terrorism," a foreign ministry statement said.
Trump on Monday rowed back on a campaign pledge to quit Afghanistan, committing instead to an open-ended "fight to win" against Taliban insurgents there.
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