Prime minister visits troops in Afghanistan
Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende and junior defence minister Jack de Vries have made a two-day visit to Dutch troops in Afghanistan.
The trip was kept secret for security reasons until their departure from the region on Tuesday.
After talks with local leaders Balkenende said he is optimistic about the changes taking place in the country.
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