NATO general vows full support to Afghan forces

JALALABAD (Pajhwok): NATO and US Forces Special Operations Commander Brig. Gen. Evans on Tuesday assured full support to Afghan security forces under any circumstances, an official said.

Gen. Evans made the remarks during a meeting with the Military Commission in eastern Laghman province, Governor Spokesperson AsadullahDawlatzai said.

Selab Corps Commander Brig. Gen. ShafiqullahRasoulzai, Police Chief Col. ManzoorStanikzai, First Infantry Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. ZalmaiNabar and National Directorate Security (NDS) Head MahmoodSamimi were present at the meeting.

Governor RahmatullahYarmal briefed the meeting on overall security situation of Laghman province and coordination among different organs of security forces.

He said as a result of positive coordination, many enemy attacks had been thwarted and many criminals arrested.

Yarmal added: “We believe in real peace but if the enemy is hell-bent on fighting, then our security forces are ready to defend the nation.”

NATO Gen. Evans reaffirmed NATO’s security support to Afghan forces and added the alliance would support Afghan forces in the fight against terrorism in every condition.

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