(ANSA) - HERAT, JUN 8 - Defence Minister Lorenzo Guerini
arrived in Herat Tuesday to oversee the hauling down of the
Italian flag marking the upcoming end to Italy's almost 20-year
mission in Afghanistan.
In step with the United States, which is pulling out of the
Asian nation by mid-July, ahead of the initial symbolic date of
September 11 announced by President Joe Biden, Italy is set to
leave its Herat mission at Camp Arena to local troops.
The repatriation of the 800 or so soldiers and military materiel
will be concluded shortly, Italian defence sources said. (ANSA).
Italy hauls down flag in Afghanistan
Contingent accelerates withdrawal in step with US