Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai (2nd L) stands next to Afghanistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah (L) and two deputy officials as he takes the oath during the inauguration ceremony at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 29, 2014. [Photo: Xinhua]
US And Afghanistan Sign Security Deal -- The Guardian
Pact allows 10,000 American troops to remain in the country and raises hopes for improved US-Afghan relations
Afghanistan and the US have signed a long-delayed agreement to allow international forces to stay in the country beyond 2014.
In a low-key ceremony at the presidential palace, the Afghan national security adviser and the US ambassador signed the bilateral security agreement in the presence of the new Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani.
Hamid Karzai, Ghani’s predecessor, refused to sign the pact for more than a year, frustrating international partners who would have had to begin withdrawing material and personnel soon without it. The deal also ensures aid will continue to come from Nato countries.
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