Angela Merkel: "Afghanistan can become a hotbed of terrorism"

German Chancellor Angela Merkel

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# 25 August 2021 15:15 (UTC +04:00)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Afghanistan could become a hotbed of terrorism after NATO withdraws its troops from the nation, APA reports citing Sputnik.

In a speech to parliament, the German head of government highlighted the importance of safeguarding what has been achieved by the NATO allies in Afghanistan over the past twenty years. Talks with the Taliban must continue to safeguard these achievements, Merkel said.

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