NEW : Other countries , such as Canada , the Netherlands and Germany , have withdrawn troops . François Hollande tells French troops ` ` their task has come to an end in Afghanistan '' Afghan leader President Karzai confirms France 's longstanding support for Afghanistan . He reaffirms France 's decision to withdraw 2,000 troops by the end of the year .
NEW : Other nations , such as Canada , the Netherlands and Norway , have withdrawn troops . François Hollande tells French troops `` their task has come to an end in Afghanistan '' Afghan leader Hamid Karzai praises France 's longstanding support for Afghanistan . Hollande reaffirms France 's decision to withdraw 2,000 troops by the end of the year .