One year before the presidential election, and shortly after the announcement of Barack Obama's withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, France also began the end of his engagement in the country. L'Elysée, which "welcomes" the U.S. decision, has announced a "gradual withdrawal" of reinforcements sent to Afghanistan "in proportion and in a schedule similar to the withdrawal of American reinforcements."
After speaking on the phone with his Obama, Sarkozy has also "confirmed that France will remain fully engaged with its allies in the Afghanistan to lead to an end the transitional process.
After speaking on the phone with his Obama, Sarkozy has also "confirmed that France will remain fully engaged with its allies in the Afghanistan to lead to an end the transitional process.
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- Obama hugs the center in pulling troops from Afghanistan - The Washington Post (23/06/2011)
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- Mon Voyage aux États-Unis (16/05/2011)
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