The Prime Minister of Denmark, Helle Thorning-Schmidt has visited Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team in Lashkar Gah for an update on progress.
The visit was the premier’s second since she took office in 2011.
The Prime Minister expressed her gratitude and pride of the Danish military and civilian staff in Helmand. She stressed that Denmark will be engaged in Afghanistan after 2014 but with more focus on civilian and development efforts.
The premier visited the Danish troops based in Helmand (app 550), including special forces in Lashkar Gah as well as soldiers and envoys at Camp Price in Nahr-e Saraj and Camp Bastion.
She also met key representatives from the international community including the Commanding General RC South West Major General Walter Miller, Commander of Task Force Helmand Brigadier Rupert Jones of Britain and leaders from the PRT.