The Defense Ministry said Germany will keep 850 troops in Afghanistan next year, slightly more than anticipated, and noted that German forces will continue responsibility for the Coalition mission in northern Afghanistan. Development Minister Müller pledged to continue Germany's development support to Afghanistan so long as the Afghan government carries out needed reforms. Cem Özdemir, co-chair of the Green Party, called for more aid and greater engagement with Iraqis in Kurdistan.
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