Slovenia Considering Taking More Risks in Afghanistan

Herat, 29 November - Defence Ministry State Secretary Uros Krek, who is currently leading a Slovenian delegation visiting Afghanistan, has told STA that the Slovenian army could form its own Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT) next year and take over the training of an Afghan army battalion.

Herat, Afghanistan A Slovenian delegation, featuring representatives of the defence, interior and foreign affairs ministries, visiting Afghanistan. Slovenian soldiers in Afghanistan. Photo: Miha Sustarsic/STA

Herat, Afghanistan
A Slovenian delegation, featuring representatives of the defence, interior and foreign affairs ministries, visiting Afghanistan.
Slovenian soldiers in Afghanistan.
Photo: Miha Sustarsic/STA

Herat, Afghanistan A Slovenian delegation, featuring representatives of the defence, interior and foreign affairs ministries, visiting Afghanistan. Slovenian hummer vehicles in Afghanistan. Photo: Miha Sustarsic/STA

Herat, Afghanistan
A Slovenian delegation, featuring representatives of the defence, interior and foreign affairs ministries, visiting Afghanistan.
Slovenian hummer vehicles in Afghanistan.
Photo: Miha Sustarsic/STA

Herat, Afghanistan A Slovenian delegation, featuring representatives of the defence, interior and foreign affairs ministries, visiting Afghanistan. Slovenian soldiers in Afghanistan. Photo: Miha Sustarsic/STA

Herat, Afghanistan
A Slovenian delegation, featuring representatives of the defence, interior and foreign affairs ministries, visiting Afghanistan.
Slovenian soldiers in Afghanistan.
Photo: Miha Sustarsic/STA

Herat, Afghanistan A Slovenian delegation, featuring representatives of the defence, interior and foreign affairs ministries, visiting Afghanistan. Photo: Miha Sustarsic/STA

Herat, Afghanistan
A Slovenian delegation, featuring representatives of the defence, interior and foreign affairs ministries, visiting Afghanistan.
Photo: Miha Sustarsic/STA

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