KABUL welcomed US President announcement that 8,400 American troops would remain in Afghanistan till the end of his administration in January 2017 as against 5,500 decided earlier.
Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani welcomed the extension of fewer than 10,000 troops in the war-torn country. According to the Presidential Palace the role of US troops in fight against terrorism in Afghanistan was vital as both countries were reliable global partners in fight against terrorism.
