Poland wants own military zone in Afghanistan

Klich explained that if such a zone was created, the mission objectives, including peace enforcement and long-term benefits for Poland, would be easier to meet. The defense minister said that the first talks with the allies on the establishment of a Polish military zone in Afghanistan had already commenced. The final decision will be made by the US and is expected sometime this month. Bogdan Klich stressed that the Afghan mission had been the most difficult and dangerous of all the international military missions involving the Polish Army since WWII and the Polish contingent in Afghanistan would have to be increased from 1,200 to 1,600 soldiers. (Polish Radio)