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Afghanistan more stable than ever: NATO

Afghanistan more stable than ever: NATO

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18 Dec 2014 - 19:56
Afghanistan more stable than ever: NATO
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18 Dec 2014 - 19:56

KABUL was more stable and prosperous than ever.

The alliance chief was addressing the North Atlantic Council that met for the last time in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) format in Brussels.

“For well over a decade, our nations stood shoulder to shoulder in the largest coalition for peace and stability in history. This has been a challenging mission, in many respects — militarily, politically (and) economically,” Stoltenberg said.

“But we have met these challenges. Together, we have done what we set out to do. With a clear United Nations mandate, we have denied safe haven to international terrorists. We have made Afghanistan stronger. And we have made our own nations safer,” he added.

However, he said challenges still remained, but “today, Afghanistan is more stable and prosperous than ever.”  Stoltenberg said NATO allies and partners were confident in the ability of the Afghan forces to assume full responsibility.

“It will centre on our new Resolute Support mission to train, advise and assist the Afghan security forces. We will also contribute to the financing of the Afghan security forces.”  

NATO’s Senior Civilian Representative to Afghanistan Ambassador Maurits Jochems and the current Deputy Commander of ISAF, Lieutenant General Carsten Jacobson, also addressed the meeting.

It was attended by representatives of the 51 countries which have contributed to ISAF and by the Afghan Ambassador to Belgium Humayon Tandar.

The commander of ISAF in 2001, when ISAF troops first deployed, General Sir John McColl and the commander of the mission in August 2003, when ISAF became NATO-led, Lieutenant General Götz Glimeroth also took part in the meeting.

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