Closer to peace deal in Afghanistan: Stoltenberg

BRUSSELS (Pajhwok): NATO now than they have ever been before.

Addressing reporters here ahead of the Defence Ministers Meeting, Stoltenberg reaffirmed the alliance’s commitment to Afghanistan and said they strongly supported the on-going peace talks.

About the defence ministers’ meeting, he said: “We will also meet our Resolute Support partners, the partners that are together with us in Afghanistan.”

He said all NATO Allies strongly supported the Afghan peace efforts. “And the best way to do that is to stay committed to Afghanistan, to continue to provide political support but also to continue to support the Afghan army and security forces with trainers and with funding.”

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