HERAT, Afghanistan (Mar. 09) – New Bridge in Zeerko Valley have been inaugurated this morning, a massive work worth one million euros earned on the funds made available by the Italian Ministry of Defense that could, in effect, to be considered the most important project carried out by the Italian Provincial Reconstruction Team of the Regional Command West, the Italian Command NATO, multinational and joint forces, based Brigade "Sassari" running from October 21, has assu
med responsibility for the western region of Afghanistan.
Located in the district of Shindand, 115 kilometers south of Herat, bordering the province of Farah, the bridge - 8 meters in width and 160 in length - it is strategic for the movement of goods and freedom of movement in general , in a notorious area where ISAF forces suffer repeated attacks by insurgents, that have par tially slowed the execution of the works carried out by local companies and workers and started in October 2007.
"This project - said the Commander of Regional Command West, Brigadier General Alessandro VELTR
I - is a clear demonstration of the effective presence and common synergy of purpose among ISAF and Afghan Institutions. This is an area still extremely sensitive in terms of security, but it is growing rapidly thanks to a widespread presence of ISAF forces in the territory, appreciated by the population and thanks to other works realized recently, like the school opened on last 26 January in Niswan. We are going, together, in the right direction, with an increasingly and concrete commitment in fundamental public works of reconstruction and development, to the benefit of the people, towards whom every effort will continue to be made to ensure the security and the satisfaction of basic needs. A bridge is always a symbol of union - concluded General VELTRI - the strong and durable bond that all of us hope for the future of this Country".
The ceremony was attended by the Governor of the District of Shindand, Lal Mohammad OMARZAI, the consultant for the District Business of the Governorate of Herat, Saooib MASOOMEE, the Commander of the Italian Provincial Reconstruction Team, Colonel Claudio DEI, the Commander of Task Force Center, Colonel Francesco Maria CERAVOLO, many other governm
ent authorities and local elders. This last presence, very welcome and widely significant of growing closeness that has developed in the area with the ISAF forces.
Successively the governor of the district of Shindand, Lal Mohammad OMARZAI, has expressed his gratefulness to the General VELTRI and to the Italian people "for the realization of a structure through which it will be possible not only to liaise the villages located on opposite sides of the river, but also allow the transit and roads during the winter season, with beneficial impacts on economic and social development of the area and with benefits on increasing security”.
med responsibility for the western region of Afghanistan.Located in the district of Shindand, 115 kilometers south of Herat, bordering the province of Farah, the bridge - 8 meters in width and 160 in length - it is strategic for the movement of goods and freedom of movement in general , in a notorious area where ISAF forces suffer repeated attacks by insurgents, that have par tially slowed the execution of the works carried out by local companies and workers and started in October 2007.
"This project - said the Commander of Regional Command West, Brigadier General Alessandro VELTR
I - is a clear demonstration of the effective presence and common synergy of purpose among ISAF and Afghan Institutions. This is an area still extremely sensitive in terms of security, but it is growing rapidly thanks to a widespread presence of ISAF forces in the territory, appreciated by the population and thanks to other works realized recently, like the school opened on last 26 January in Niswan. We are going, together, in the right direction, with an increasingly and concrete commitment in fundamental public works of reconstruction and development, to the benefit of the people, towards whom every effort will continue to be made to ensure the security and the satisfaction of basic needs. A bridge is always a symbol of union - concluded General VELTRI - the strong and durable bond that all of us hope for the future of this Country".The ceremony was attended by the Governor of the District of Shindand, Lal Mohammad OMARZAI, the consultant for the District Business of the Governorate of Herat, Saooib MASOOMEE, the Commander of the Italian Provincial Reconstruction Team, Colonel Claudio DEI, the Commander of Task Force Center, Colonel Francesco Maria CERAVOLO, many other governm
ent authorities and local elders. This last presence, very welcome and widely significant of growing closeness that has developed in the area with the ISAF forces.Successively the governor of the district of Shindand, Lal Mohammad OMARZAI, has expressed his gratefulness to the General VELTRI and to the Italian people "for the realization of a structure through which it will be possible not only to liaise the villages located on opposite sides of the river, but also allow the transit and roads during the winter season, with beneficial impacts on economic and social development of the area and with benefits on increasing security”.
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