Dust billows beneath a Marine helicopter in southern Afghanistan, where the fine dirt is kicked up whenever convoys roll past or choppers land. High-tech military equipment there needs constant cleaning. Dave Martin / Agence France-PresseAfghanistan Wants Larger Role In Terror Fight -- Yahoo News/AFP
KABUL (AFP) – Afghanistan called on Tuesday for more international help to develop its fledgling and embattled security forces so that it can take on a larger role in "the fight against terrorism".
Foreign Minister Rangeen Dadfar Spanta addressed the media with Canadian counterpart Lawrence Cannon, whose government pledged 21 million Canadian dollars (16 million US) to help rule of law in the militant-infested country.
"Afghanistan is determined to take more responsibilities in the fight on terrorism," Spanta said. "To make that happen we need a strong police and a powerful army.
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