Brigadier General Abdul Wasea, commanding general of 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, addresses more than 50 village elders, from 13 different villages during a shura to discuss security and GIRoA expansion within the Delaram district and Nimurz province held at the Delaram Afghan Highway Police compound, Dec. 18. The purpose of the shura was to gain support and prepare for future programs such as the Aghan Local Police program and allowed direct engagement with village elders and the Nimruz Security Council. The gathering strengthened partnerships at all levels, paving the way for future success and coordination between the local village elders, GIRoA and Afghan National Security Forces leadership throughout the Nimruz province.