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Iran ready to assist in formation of Afghanistan`s national army

IRNA

Kabul, Dec 7, IRNA -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific 
affairs Mohsen Aminzadeh here on Sunday conferred with Afghanistan`s 
First Vice President and Defense Minister Marshal Mohammad Fahim Khan 
on matters of mutual interest. 
In the meeting, Aminzadeh reiterated Iran`s support for the 
stability and sovereignty of the Afghan government and said that Iran 
has had an active part in the construction of Herat-Dougharoun road, 
the grand Milak bridge, study on railway project, development of 
scientific and educational cooperation and joint customs projects. 
Stressing Iran`s active participation in the reconstruction 
process of its neighboring country, he noted that once the required 
budget is provided, some of the projects will soon get underway. 
The official also declared Iran`s readiness to assist in the 
formation of a national army and training the police. 
Aminzadeh hoped that the Loya Jirga and the new constitution 
will soon be finalized in the country, similar to other positive 
developments, to promote its political sovereignty and economic 
progress. 
For his part, Fahim Khan thanked Iran for its close cooperation 
with the Afghan government and nation in line with new developments in
the country. 
Turning to the developments in Afghanistan within the past two 
years as positive and expressing optimism about the future of the 
country, he felt assured that Afghanistan`s allies will continue their
support for the country`s progress, promotion of its sovereignty 
and maintenance of its security. 
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