WELLINGTON, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand troops have taken the year-long training program of a new batch of about 300 officer cadets in Afghanistan, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) said Wednesday.
The officer cadets, including 30 women, had recently started training at the Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA) in Kabul, Major General Tim Gall, the Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, said in a statement.
"Our training support for the Afghan National Army contributes to Afghanistan's efforts to build a capable and professional force. It also demonstrates our commitment to a stable future for Afghanistan," said Gall.
"Since the ANAOA was founded four years ago, New Zealand has joined the United Kingdom and other defence partners in helping develop Afghanistan's future military leaders."
Lieutenant Colonel Julian Sewell, the NZDF Senior National Officer in Afghanistan, said NZDF members had helped mentor about 2,000 officer cadets, including 55 women, in the past three years.
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