Afghan President Ashraf Ghani meets Julie Bishop, urges Western troops to stay

By David Wroe
Updated January 27 2015 - 9:13am, first published 1:14am
Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop visiting troops in Afghanistan.  Photo:  Justin McManus
Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop visiting troops in Afghanistan. Photo: Justin McManus
Julie Bishop plays football with Australian troops during her visit on Australia Day.  Photo: Justin McManus
Julie Bishop plays football with Australian troops during her visit on Australia Day. Photo: Justin McManus

Afghanistan's new President has urged the West to stay involved in his country – including militarily - longer than the planned withdrawal date at the end of next year in a meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop.

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