Press Releases

Statement by U.S. Ambassador Ronald E. Neumann on NATO Helicopter Crash

August 18, 2005
For Immediate Release
109/2005

Contact: Lou Fintor
Telephone: 070-23-4553

The United States is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 17 Spanish soldiers and crew in a helicopter crash in Herat Province on August 16. On behalf of the United States, I express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the government and people of Spain.

The Spanish soldiers serving in the NATO mission in Afghanistan are part of a humanitarian mission to bring peace and stability to the Afghan people. The United States salutes their sacrifice and values their partnership. Together, we remain committed to supporting Afghanistan.

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