Afghanistan, June 26 -- Senior security and defense officials from the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Defense visited Baghlan earlier today.

The Independent Directorate of Local Governance officials also accompanied the officials during the visit.

The purpose of the trip was to visit the new Afghan National Army Territorial Force's (ANA-TF) newest operational kandak.

The ANA-TF provides a locally recruited, nationally trained and nationally led force that allows regular ANA units conduct offensive operations.

Addressing the troops in ANA-TF kandak, Deputy Interior Minister for Security Hosna Jalil said "The coalition forces aren't going to be here forever, securing the area is our responsibility."

Jalil further added "We need t...