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Iraq: Italian contingent 10% reduction has been accomplished

Rome, Italy - Progressive withdrawal of forces as the country proves more and more capable of managing its own security by itself, Italian Minister of Defence, Martino, underlined

Italian contingent re-deployed in Iraq lowered from about 3200 to 2900 soldiers starting on last September 6, with a 10% reduction of personnel as scheduled during Summer (see for details AVIONEWS). It was recently reminded by Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, also seizing a chance to put into evidence that all Italy’s allies consider it a "Reliable and trustworthy" partner and its contribution a...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 127119
Rome, Italy, 09/19/2005 13:24
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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