The White House has announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will address the nation on Monday night in a primetime address on his plans for Afghanistan and South Asia.
Trump will address the nation from Fort Myer in Arlington, Va., "on the path forward for America's engagement in Afghanistan and South Asia," the White House said in a statement on Sunday.
Trump is expected to announce the boost in U.S. troops in Afghanistan, The Hill reported.
Recently at Camp David, President Trump met with advisers on the issue.
He is also likely to adjoin 4,000 troops to the 8,400 now deployed in Afghanistan.
United States Defense Secretary Jim Mattis also confirmed that a decision has been made on a military strategy in Afghanistan.
"I am very comfortable that the strategic process was sufficiently rigorous and did not go in with a pre-set position," Mattis said.
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He further said that President Trump will announce the details of a review of U.S. policy in Afghanistan and South Asia.
The White House statement also recommended that the President will be discussing North Korea issue.
The tensions between U.S. and North Korea escalated after Pyongyang tested an intercontinental ballistic missile in July that appears to have the range to hit major US cities. The move was condemned by United States, South Korea and Japan.
President had earlier warned North Korea, saying that Pyongyang will face "fire and fury" if it continues to threaten the U.S.
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