Statement on the Afghan election
The Australian Government welcomes the announcement that there will be a second round of voting in Afghanistan's Presidential Election on 7 November.
The Government commends the Afghan people and the candidates for the patience they have shown in support of Afghanistan's legal and constitutional processes.
Australia provided support during the first round election and we are already prepared to assist the Afghan election authorities with the second round election, including through the 120 combat troops on the ground in Oruzgan province who provided security for the first round of voting.
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