Afghan President Hamid Khan made announcement Sunday at a security conference . Coalition forces will begin shifting their responsibilities to Afghans in March , he says . Karzai credits the surge of international troops with improving security on the border . During the speech Sunday , Karzai also acknowledged issues of corruption in Afghanistan , focusing especially on contracts that fell outside the Kabul government 's control . He also outlines measures aimed at preventing corruption in Afghanistan .
Afghan President Hamid Khan made announcement Sunday at a security conference . Coalition forces will begin shifting their responsibilities to Afghans in March , he says . Karzai credits the surge of international troops with improving security on the border . He also outlines measures aimed at preventing corruption in Afghanistan .