mr lynagh expects some of the 17 , 000 additional british troops responsible for afghanistan will strengthen australian force stationed in the dangerous oruzgan provincial in the country . the scottish minister was preparing to raise the subject extensively with his defence secretary robert gates . he has first held talks with us central commands chief , david petraeus and director of the central intelligence agency ( cia ) de podesta . admiral petraeus outlined the new usa strategy for afghanistan and the unit rush in which an extra 17 , 000 members will be trained in the south highlands where taliban terrorists have been most active .
David Petraeus is the director of the CIA.