German foreign minister admits that the federal government misjudged the situation in Afghanistan

German foreign minister admits that the federal government misjudged the situation in Afghanistan

　　 On the 16th local time, German Foreign Minister Maas admitted in a statement on the situation in Afghanistan that the German Federal Government had misjudged the situation in Afghanistan.

　　Maas said that Germany will do its best to help more German citizens and local employees to evacuate from Afghanistan. According to him, about 1,900 local employees and other related personnel have been successfully sent to safety. The current task is to evacuate the remaining German embassy personnel and local employees from Afghanistan. Maas called for once again to expand the scope of Germany's acceptance of refugees.

　　 It is reported that the Defense Committee of the German Bundestag will hold a special meeting on the 18th to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and the evacuation issue.