Chief of Defence of Afghanistan, General Sher Mohammed Karimi Visits SHAPE

16 Dec 2011

General Sher Mohammad KARIMI visits SHAPE. He is welcomed by SACEUR, Admiral James Stavridis and Honour Guard.
Picture by Sgt Peter Buitenhuis - RNLAF
Chief of Defence of Afghanistan, General Sher Mohammed Karimi visited SHAPE on December 16th 2011.

This first visit was an opportunity for General Karimi to meet SHAPE leadership and to discuss current operations in Afghanistan.

General Karimi met with Admiral James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), with whom he exchanged views about ISAF and NATO's future commitment in Afghanistan. This office call was also attended by General Manfred Lange, SHAPE Chief of Staff.

General Karimi and his high level Delegation participated in a working meeting chaired by SACEUR and attended by SHAPE senior representatives.

This visit has strengthened the links and the coordination between the two leaders and their staff.

SACEUR greets delegation.
Honour Guard at welcome ceremony for General Karimi
SACEUR and Gen Karimi salute at Welcome Ceremony
SACEUR and Gen Karimi during Afghanistan delegation's visit