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China news agency, Washington, March 24 (Reporter De Yongjian) – U.S. military’s Joint Staff Minister announced here 威廉戈特尼 24, the U.S. military plans the first weekend in Libya handed over to NATO command of military operations.

Gete Ni afternoon news conference at the Pentagon, said the United States and NATO on the “transfer of power” matters reached a preliminary agreement, the United States “as early as this weekend the transfer of command.”

addition to the transfer schedule, Gete Ni did not reveal further details, such as NATO after the transfer of the exercise will take command of the structure, only that the transfer of work as extremely complex and difficult issues are still finalizing the being.

19 at 13 country coalition forces launched military strikes against Libya, the United States three days before the war, “led the way,” repeated bombing of Libya mobilize the army air defense systems and air power, the government turned around Mr Obama has sent the tone , stressed that the U.S. intends to hand over command in favor of a supporting role.

21 days since the United States and NATO on how to “hand over power” to start intensive consultations. Turkey strongly opposed to the first command to NATO, said they did not want to cause civilian casualties of NATO-led military action, but Turkey says 24 of them on this matter for additional requirements have been met, Turkey agreed to take over command of NATO and eventually the United States’ transfer of power “of the paved road.

fear of putting a heavy financial burden and exacerbate anti-American sentiment in the Arab world, the United States started the war in Libya and has been reluctant to “steal the show”, not only in the war started soon after the transfer to NATO command rights, but also repeatedly said that in addition to UN-mandated action, the United States has no intention of Libya’s military operation will be further expanded.

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