Germany to cooperate with Uzbekistan for evacuation of citizens from Afghanistan
German, Uzbek leaders hold phone call discussing situation in Afghanistan, bilateral relations
German, Uzbek leaders hold phone call discussing situation in Afghanistan, bilateral relations
Merkel’s government facing criticism for slow efforts to evacuate Afghans who worked for German army, agencies, NGOs.
People from Afghanistan being registered upon arrival after an evacuation by A-400M transport aircraft at Tashkent International Airport in Uzbekistan on August 17, 2021.
Important to find solution for evacuation of local Afghan helpers, German foreign minister says.
Leaders discuss efforts to evacuate citizens of related countries, local Afghan personnel.
Heiko Maas acknowledges government acted too late to evacuate citizens, Afghan translators, and support staff.
Afghanistan mission not successful, says Angela Merkel, but speaks hopefully of evacuations from country.
German Chancellor voices concern over new influx of refugees towards Europe after Taliban’s takeover of country.
‘This evacuation could be a dangerous mission, we are prepared for all kind of scenarios,’ German defense minister says
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