Prime minister emphasises ‘very,very strong’ relationship with US after Trump announces scheme to reorient military mission towards ‘killing terrorists’Malcolm Turnbull has refused to rule out sending more troops to Afghanistan and emphasised the “very, very strong relationship with the United States in a sign Australia could contribute to Donald Trump’s planned surge.
Responding to Trump’s announcement on Tuesday that the US would reorient the mission towards “killing terrorists” rather than nation building, or the Australian prime minister promised to “work through” any request for an increased troop commitment. Related: The Guardian view on Trump and Afghanistan: unwinnable and unlosable | Editorial Related: Australia already making 'considerable contribution' in Afghanistan,says Payne Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com