18 Nov. 2009
KABUL, Afghanistan – Lt. Gen. Marc Lessard, commander of Canada's Expeditionary Force Command, visited the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Joint Command (IJC) at the North Kabul International Airport (NKAIA) military compound Nov. 17. Maj. Gen. Jacques Lechevallier, the IJC’s deputy commander hosted Lessard during his visit.
The two generals toured the new command’s facilities and held a meeting to review a number of issues of mutual interest. Lessard also visited with Canadian troops stationed at the headquarters.
During the meeting, the two generals reviewed the ISAF counterinsurgency strategy of protecting the Afghan people. Lechevallier focused on the expanding relationship with Afghan national security forces, highlighting embedded partnerships. They also discussed the comprehensive approach of partnering with the non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan that provide a means of supporting governance and development.
Lechevallier also thanked Lessard for Canada’s significant contributions to ISAF and Afghanistan.
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