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Germany pledges additional €30m for reconstruction in Afghanistan
Germany has pledged to boost funding for civilian reconstruction projects in Afghanistan. Development Minister Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul promised an additional 30 million euros. She said this would raise German aid to the embattled country to 170 million euros for 2008. Wiezcorek-Zeul made the announcement in Berlin during a visit by Afghan Foreign Minister Rangin Dadfar Spanta. She said Germany was committed to provide longterm aid for Afghanistan’s poorest citizens.
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