Gordon Brown: Afghanistan strategy is right

British soldiers are doing a sterling job in Afghanistan in what is a very important mission for Britain and the rest of the world.

Speaking in an interview with the British Forces Broadcasting Service, the prime minister said that while it is a difficult job defeating the Taliban, our boys and girls are doing well.

He stated that the British presence in the country is the first line of attack to stop terrorism spreading to the UK and other nations.

"The very presence of our forces in Afghanistan, taking on the Taliban and preventing the return of al Qaida, has a direct link to the safety and security of people in our streets and in our neighbourhoods in Britain today," Mr Brown said.

His comments come after NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that the organisation is in Afghanistan for the long haul and will do all it can to help the Afghan people live in peace.

Posted by Daniel Ohio