NEW : Other countries , such as Canada , the Netherlands and Germany , have withdrawn troops .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 . As part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force , French trainers will remain in the country longer . He reaffirms France 's decision to withdraw 2,000 troops by the end of the year .
NEW : Other countries , such as Canada , the Netherlands and Germany , have withdrawn troops .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 .