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The United States will send up to 250 more personnel to Syria for the fight against the Islamic State (IS), confirmed U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday during his visit to Germany.

In a speech during his visit to the annual Hanover trade fair, Obama said he had approved the deployment of up to 250 additional U.S. personnel to Syria, including special forces,to keep up the momentum against the IS.

The new deployment will bring to 300 the number of U.S. forces in non-combat roles in Syria. About 50 U.S.troops were sent to Syria last year, which are reportedly responsible for providing local forces advisory and training services in their fight against the IS.

Obama also called for more efforts from European countries and NATO members, adding that he would discuss the fight against the IS later on the day in Hanover while meeting leaders of Germany, France, Britain and Italy.