'Sarkozy Pledges Troops For Afghanistan', The Canadian Press, 26 March 2008
EXCERPT: "French President Nicolas Sarkozy pledged to send more troops to Afghanistan under the right conditions as he arrived in Britain Wednesday [26 March 2008] for a two-day state visit aimed at creating a new era of trust between the neighbouring countries. Sarkozy said in an interview in advance of his arrival that France and Britain must work together on defence, immigration and the economy. The French president is making the first state visit to Britain by a French president in 12 years. During the 36-hour trip he will be a guest of the Queen at Windsor Castle, hold talks with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and address members of both Houses of Parliament. In an interview broadcast Wednesday, Sarkozy said France is committed to winning in Afghanistan and that he is willing to send more troops to the country if France's allies are also ready to stay, give Afghans more responsibility and better co-ordinate non-military efforts."
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See also:
'Sarkozy seeks NATO strategy', Financial Times, 26 March 2008
'Sarkozy to offer troops in NATO job deal', The Telegraph, 25 March 2008
'French move means US help in Kandahar: Critic', CTV News, 22 March 2008
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