PARIS, Aug 23 (Reuters) - France on Wednesday backed a commitment by U.S. President Donald Trump to maintain a military presence in Afghanistan.
"France recognises 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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"France recognises 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.
(Reporting by Andrew Callus; editing by John Stonestreet) ((andrew.callus.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.com; +33)(0)(1 49 49 51 30 ; Reuters Messaging: andrew.callus.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))
