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Article: FORCES EARN SUPPORT OF AFGHAN PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- August 11, 2009
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LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release:
NATO forces working to secure and develop rural areas of this eastern Afghanistan province are finding support from the provincial governor, who is urging local leaders to embrace the opportunities of working with the International Security Assistance Force.
Gov. Attiqullah Lodin spoke with the sub-governor and local elders about plans to bring a stronger government presence to the Kherwar district during a July 27 meeting.
"This time is the time of opportunities," Lodin said. "Let's take these opportunities now and build a future for our children. ...