Correction for the Record: Reports of US Planning for Ground Operations in Pakistan

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

12.21.2010

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International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs

KABUL, Afghanistan – Recent news articles reported that U.S. forces were planning to conduct ground operations in Pakistan. The ISAF Deputy Chief of Staff for Communication released the following statement in response to these incorrect reports:

"There is absolutely no truth to reporting in the New York Times that U.S. forces are planning to conduct ground operations into Pakistan. ISAF and U.S. Forces, along with their Afghan partners have developed a strong working relationship with the Pakistan military to address shared security issues,” said RADM Gregory Smith. “This coordination recognizes the sovereignty of Afghanistan and Pakistan to pursue insurgents and terrorists operating in their respective border areas. Cross border coordination has and continues to disrupt and dismantle insurgent networks in select areas, with significant operations on both sides of the border removing large numbers of insurgent leaders and fighters."

• Date Taken: 12.21.2010
• Date Posted: 12.21.2010 02:31
• Story ID: 62381
• Location: KABUL, AF