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Kabul, February 21, 2015 (Agencies) U.S. Defence Secretary Ashton Carter made his international debut on Saturday with a visit to Afghanistan to see American troops and commanders, meet with Afghan leaders and assess whether U.S. withdrawal plans are too risky to Afghan security.

“We’re looking for success in Afghanistan that is lasting,” Mr. Carter told reporters travelling with him on his first trip since being sworn in as Pentagon chief on Tuesday. Mr. Carter said he was using his trip to gather information that will enable him to formulate advice for President Barack Obama. Consulting is his way of “getting my own



thinking together,” he said.

In an in-flight interview, Mr. Carter said he expects to discuss the troop withdrawal plan with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and get his assessment of how the U.S. military can best support the continued development of Afghan forces. “That’s what I’m here to find out,” he said. “How do things stand now, and what’s the best path forward.”

U.S. forces ended their main combat mission in December 2014 but have remained in smaller numbers to continue training and advising the Afghans and to conduct counterterrorism strikes against extremist groups.


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