Obama and Cameron vow Afghan exit plan stands

Leaders of the US and Britain have outlined plans to shift the Nato war effort in Afghanistan towards a back-seat advisory role while Afghan forces increasingly take the lead, but stressed that the two nations remain committed to the mission there.

President Barack Obama gave his fullest endorsement yet for the mission shift, but said the overall plan to gradually withdraw forces and hand over security will stand.

Obama said he anticipates no “sudden, immediate changes to the plan we already have”, for bringing forces home.