KABUL beyond 2016 to deal with security challenges.
The National Security Council (NSC) said on Wednesday that Atmar’s appreciation of the extended foreign military presence came during a meeting with NATO Civilian Representative Ismail Aramaz.
Both dignitaries also discussed bilateral relations and the overall security situation in the war-torn country, a statement from NSC said.
Last Thursday, President Barack Obama announced 9,800 American troops would remain in Afghanistan through next year, citing increased Islamic State and
