12/26/2006

Opposition dissapointed at the extension of Poland's presence in Iraq

Polish opposition parties expressed their disappointment at the decision of President Lech Kaczynski to extend Poland’s military presence in Iraq till the end of 2007.

Speaking on Polish Radio, Bronislaw Komorowski of liberal Civic Platform said that it shows officiousness on Poland’s side. He also said that such a stand weakens this country’s position in contacts with the United States.

Meanwhile Ryszard Kalisz of ex-ruling social democratic party SLD called the extension “inadvisable”.

President Kaczynski approved the government motion to extend the presence of Polish troops in Iraq yesterday.

The Polish contingent is to number 1200 troops and auxiliary personnel. According to politicians from the ruling conservative Law and Justice Party it is a consequence of Poland’s earlier international obligations.
Source: polskieradio.pl



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