LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): NATO commander for eastern and central Asia, Gen. Walters, has said important decisions will be taken for strengthening security in southern Helmand province in line with local officials’ requests.
Gen. Walters arrived late on Saturday in Lashkargah, the provincial capital, and met local officials, including Governor Hayatullah Hayat.
“The conflict in Helmand has some important reasons --- its strategic location, drug trade, regional intelligence involvement and water and mines,” Hayat told the NATO commander.
The two sides discussed progress in the ongoing operations in . . .
