KABUL because it was in their own interest as well.
The secretary general expressed the alliance's commitment as the two-day NATO defense ministers meeting ended in Brussels on Friday.
"After 18 years, 29 allies and many partners stay committed to the trained mission in Afghanistan," Jens Stoltenberg told a press conference after the meeting, broadcast live on NATO website.
Stoltenberg said they were doing so because they stood in solidarity with Afghanistan and with the people of Afghanistan.
"But also . . .









