Obama: New British prime minister reaffirms nation’s commitment to Afghanistan
By APWednesday, May 12, 2010
Obama: Britain still committed to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says Britain’s new prime minister has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to defeating extremism in Afghanistan.
Obama spoke with David Cameron on Tuesday shortly after he took office. Obama says he is confident that the new British government recognizes that success in Afghanistan is in the interest of all nations.
Obama made his remarks during a joint news conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who is in Washington for a series of meetings.
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