NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says preserving human rights gains is essential for continued international support to Afghanistan. In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, Stoltenberg said NATO had always been clear that there could only be a peaceful, negotiated solution…
KABUL, the European Union and Turkey have vehemently condemned Monday’s attack on the Kabul University. The Islamic State (IS), also known as Daesh, claimed responsibility for the attack that killed at least 22 people and wounded as many others. “Afghan…
KABUL and Iraq on Friday, says the alliance. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance had adjusted its presence in Afghanistan to support the peace process. The Taliban must reduce the unacceptably high levels of violence, he said,…
KABUL to live up to their commitments. Speaking online ahead of the meetings of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels, Stoltenberg said NATO has around 12,000 troops in the alliance’s biggest mission in Afghanistan. He added as part of the peace…
KABUL. Addressing reporters, Stoltenberg said: “It is important that we coordinate our efforts; and out of the 12,000 troops that are now in Afghanistan a significant part of those are European troops. And then of course, we have the American…
KABUL is unacceptable and the movement must reduce attacks. Pontecorvo made the remarks during a meeting with Vice-President Amrullah Saleh on Monday. “Always a pleasure to meet Amrullah Saleh,” the official tweeted. Pontecorvo tweeted: “We discussed the Afghan peace process,…
KABUL deserve the moment of the launch of intra-Afghan negotiation (after 40 years of conflict and sacrifices by its civilian and military personnel. He expressed the view on the occasion of 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, saying Afghanistan would…
KABUL’s Resolute Support Mission headquarters in northern Balkh province, a statement said on Saturday. The Command of the Train Advise and Assist Command North of NATO’s Resolute Support Mission was handed over by the Chief of Staff of the Resolute…
KABUL Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has welcomed progress towards start of intra-Afghan peace negotiations. The NATO chief tweeted: “I spoke to President Ashraf Ghani and Dr. Abdullah to welcome the upcoming start of intra-Afghan talks.” All parties should seize this…
NATO Stefano Pontecorvo on Wednesday called for a prompt start to intra-Afghan talks, assuring the alliance’s continued support with Afghan security forces. NATO SCR media office said SCR Stefano expressed the view during a trip to Mazar-i-Sharif,…
KABUL and the Ghani administration as an important step in the Afghan peace process. In a statement on Wednesday, the alliance stressed the ceasefire must lead to the earliest possible start of intra-Afghan negotiations. “Afghan people deserve peace now &…
KABUL has reiterated strong support for an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process aimed at finding a political resolution that ends decades of conflict. A negotiated solution was the only way to deliver sustainable peace to the Afghan people and to…
KABUL’s Resolute Support (RS) Mission commander Gen. Scott Miller has discussed advancement of the Afghan peace process with allies. The RS mission tweeted: “Serious discussions today between Gen. Miller and NATO allies on advancing the Afghan peace process. All nations…
KABUL Stefano Pontecorvo on Friday renewed the alliance commitment to Afghanistan and its security forces. Pontecorov said this after meeting NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels. He tweeted: “In Brussels today. We discussed NATO’s continued commitment to Afghanistan and…
The US, NATO, United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU) have strongly condemned the killing of two employees of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) in an explosion in Kabul. US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay…
KABUL Stefano Pontecorvo has renewed support to Afghan security forces and said that Afghan forces became a professional force, a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Friday. Acting Defence Minister Asadullah Khalid has held a video meeting…
KABUL in support of peace process. Addressing reporters after NATO Defence Ministers meeting, Stoltenberg said: “We also discussed NATO’s missions and operations, including in Afghanistan and Iraq. Allies reiterated their strong commitment to Afghanistan’s long-term security.” This commitment was vital…
KABUL to honor their promises on reduction of violence. Stefano Pontecorvo issued the call in a tweet after a video conference with Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar on Monday. “Had a very good meeting with Atmar. Despite challenges, it is important…
KABUL and in Iraq during upcoming two-day meetings of Allied Defence Ministers , according to a statement issued on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that in Afghanistan, the situation remained challenging. “NATO will continue…
KABUL must honor their promises on reduction of violence. The new SCR, who took up his post on June1, tweeted that he held a video conference with Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar. He wrote: “Had a very good meeting…
KABUL diplomat in Kabul. In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, NATO Senior Civilian Representative Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo said gains made in the area of the rule of law should not be scaled back. Here are some of the…
KABUL stressed over investing in armed forces and modern military capabilities, a statement said on Monday. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said: “COVID-19 changed our lives in ways we could barely imagine, and it has magnified existing trends and tensions…
KABUL, according to a statement on Thursday. The assurances were made by NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană during a teleconference meeting of international donors on Afghanistan, chaired by Hartwig Schafer, the World Bank’s Vice President for the South Asia…
KABUL, India, Iran, and Turkey on Sunday welcomed power-sharing deal between President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a tweet expressed happiness over the agreement on an inclusive government. He wrote: “Glad to hear…
