France rules out more troops for Afghanistan

FRANCE: France's defense Minister is ruling out for now increasing the country's military presence in Afghanistan.

Herve Morin told France-Inter radio Sunday that France has "already made a considerable effort" toward stabilizing the troubled country. He said "there's no question for the moment of sending additional troops."

US President Barack Obama has urged allies to send reinforcements to Afghanistan.

The US is expected to deploy up to 30,000 more American troops there this year.

France currently has 3,300 troops in the Afghan theater.

Paris,Monday, AP