Two NATO members say they won”t be willing to send new troops to Afghanistan until a presidential runoff election Nov. 7 delivers a legitimate government and President Barack Obama has decided on a new strategy there.
Dutch Defense Minister Eimert Van Middelkoop says his country is awaiting the final election results “because the legitimacy of the Afghan government is key” as well as a decision by Obama.
Van Middelkoop said Friday “I think most countries are waiting for the American decisions.”
Danish Defense Minister Soeren Gade said allies won”t increase troop levels until they”re assured the new government in Kabul is committed to the NATO goals.
The ministers spoke at a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Slovakia.
