David Cameron is the first world leader to meet the new Afghan president
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David Cameron has warned British troops in
Afghanistan they face the "struggle of our
generation" against Islamic extremists around the
world.
The prime minister told troops at Camp Bastion their
work would continue elsewhere in the world, but said
"maybe not in the same way" as in Afghanistan.
Troops should be "incredibly proud" of their efforts in the
country, he added.
The PM also told new Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
that Britain will always be a "strong partner and good
friend".
His visit to Camp Bastion comes as the base is due to
close in a few weeks' time, with British combat
operations in Afghanistan due to finish by the end of this
year after a 13-year campaign.
There are about 1,300 British troops still present at
Camp Bastion. A small number of soldiers will remain in
the country to train Afghan army officers.
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