Lisbon: Portugal explained that the withdrawal of its 174 military personnel will be carried out jointly with NATO allies, mirroring the US’ plans to start removing troops after two decades of war.
Portugal announced its intention to withdraw its troops deployed in Afghanistan under the command of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as of May 1.
“With this withdrawal, an important and prolonged Portuguese contribution to the fight against terrorism will be concluded,” which had lasted 19 years and mobilised 4,500 military personnel, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence said in a joint statement on Thursday.
Portugal explained that the withdrawal of its 174 military personnel will be carried out jointly with NATO allies, mirroring the US’ plans to start removing troops after two decades of war.
“Portugal maintains its commitment to the efforts of the international community to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” the statement said.
