Turkey's Role in Afghanistan as the War "Ends"

[Serpentine]

We definitely can't when we look at the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It's too risky staying out of Afghanistan. Can't let another radical nationalist who wants to take a big bite out of Pakistan come into power.
I've also noticed how everyone seems to forget how troublesome they were to Pakistan for the first few decades after partition.

You can justify your interference in Afghan's domestic issues all you want, but note that it gives every other country, including Iran, the right to interfere too.

Soviet bastards started all this mess in Afghanistan and it should end sooner than later and I assure you, your failed aspirations back in 90s will not work again.

Pakistan, Iran, U.S, India and Russia and other countries all should stay away from Afghanistan unless Afghan people or government officially ask for it.

 

[Hiptullha]

You can justify your interference in Afghan's domestic issues all you want, but note that it gives every other country, including Iran, the right to interfere too.

It's ironic because while you say Pakistan shouldn't be interfering in a nation which was known to be helping separatist elements in the country, there are Iranians calling for Iranian border guards to move into Pakistan and get rid of separatist elements hiding here.

 

[Serpentine]

It's ironic because while you say Pakistan shouldn't be interfering in a nation which was known to be helping separatist elements in the country, there are Iranians calling for Iranian border guards to move into Pakistan and get rid of separatist elements hiding here.

I hope you can read English properly.

I said NO ONE should interfere in Afghanistan, didn't only single out Pakistan.

 

[Gabriel92]

Kabul's airport transferred to the Turkish Air Force from ISAF troops in Afganistan.
Good luck...

 

[Neptune]

As for now there are two generals in Turkish Forces in Afghanistan.

Maj. Gen. Mehmet Cahit BAKIR, Turkish Air Force. Commander KAIA (the one at above pic).

Brig. Gen. Şafak GÖK, Turkish Land Forces. Commander TAAC-Capital.

Brigadier General Safak Gök | ISAF - International Security Assistance Force

 

[Hakan]

Turkey to participate in NATO's Afghanistan mission​

The Turkish parliament authorized the government Tuesday to continue posting Turkish troops in Afghanistan for two more years under a new NATO mission.

According to the new legislation, the government will be able to send troops to Afghanistan to support a new NATO-led mission called Resolute Support, which was launched on January 1, 2015.

As the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force ended its 13-year combat mission in Afghanistan at the end of 2014, the mission has evolved into training and advising of the nascent Afghan security forces.

The legislation also grants the government authority to permit foreign army personnel to be transported to and from Afghanistan through Turkey.

"This is a training, advice and assistance mission," said Turkish Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz. "There will be no combatant operations."

Turkey is running the biggest foreign assistance program of its history in Afghanistan, he said, adding that around 900 Turkish personnel will be serving in Afghanistan as part of this mission.

Turkey will also undertake the management of Kabul International Airport in the country's capital for a two-year term, which is used for both military and civilian purposes.

"Azeri, Albanian and Macedonian personnel will be working at the airport under the coordination of the Turkish armed forces," Yılmaz said, adding that Turkey will pay for the expenses of 90 Azeri and 30 Albanian staff, as well as provide logistical support to 13 Macedonian personnel.

"Turkey has undoubtedly assumed a very important responsibility in Afghanistan," he said. "This not only underlines the significance Turkey attributes to ensuring and maintaining international peace, it also shows its commitment toward maintaining the alliance's military and political effectiveness."

"There can be no development or welfare without peace and stability," Yılmaz added. "Turkey has always contributed to establishing peace and stability in Afghanistan and will continue to do so as long as the Afghan people request it."

Around 12,000 foreign troops from 28 NATO allies and 14 other partner nations will support the mission.

Turkey to participate in NATOs Afghanistan mission - Daily Sabah