HC Deb 18 February 1987 vol 110 c690W
24. Mr. Watts

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the current situation in Afghanistan.

Mr. Eggar

Seven years after invading Afghanistan, more than 110,000 Soviet troops continue to occupy a once free and independent non-aligned country. The Soviet Union is now reconsidering its policy. We hope that it will withdraw its troops completely and promptly, in accordance with the principles laid down in successive United Nations resolutions.

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