UK PM visits British troops in Afghanistan

{{UK Prime Minister David Cameron made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Saturday, where he met with British troops in Helmand province, according to 10 Downing Street.}}

His visit coincides with “Armed Forces Day,” a series of events held across Britain Saturday to recognize the contribution of the nation’s servicemen and women, military veterans and their families.

“I’ve just arrived in Afghanistan — where on this Armed Forces Day I’ll be thanking our troops for all they do to keep us safe,” Cameron tweeted.

There are currently 8,000 British servicemen and women serving in Afghanistan, alongside 68,000 from the United States, the largest contributor of troops.

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