Hungary to train Afghan artillery battalion
Hungarian experts will begin training an Afghan artillery battalion in 2009, a project that could last several years, Defence Minister Imre Szekeres and armed forces chief of staff András Havril announced during a two-day weekend visit to Afghanistan.
Szekeres, accompanied by US ambassador April Foley, said Hungary is spending Ft 500 million this year on reconstruction work in Baghlan province through the mediation of NGOs. Overall, the Hungarian provincial reconstruction team will complete more than Ft 100 million worth of development projects by August.
Two Hungarian soldiers suffered minor injuries in a car accident in Afghanistan Saturday night. Both were listed in good condition.
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