Clinton, Karzai discuss post-pullout Afghanistan

January 11, 2013 08:46

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has met visiting Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai to hold discussions over a host of issues including the progress on bilateral security agreements and presence of US forces in the country after 2014.

During a one-on-one meeting at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department, the two leaders also discussed upon economic sustainability of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US-led international troops.

"This is a great opportunity for us to attempt in a very humble way to repay some of the hospitality I have enjoyed over the years," Clinton was seen saying during a brief photo-opportunity.

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