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Afghan forces equipped against virus: NATO

KABUL on Wednesday said it continued support for Afghan security forces to mitigate COVID-19 spread while ensuring security. Over the last two weeks, Resolute Support helped provide critical supplies to Afghan security forces in 14 provinces, the mission said in…

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Afghanistan has changed, Kay tells Taliban

KABUL regime back Kay wrote in twitter account, “My final message is to Taliban. Its 25 years since we last met. #Afghanistan has changed.” He added: “Wherever I go, Afghans say they want peace but not a regime that denies…

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Khalid, Gen. Miller visit Balkh to assess security situation

KABUL Commander Gen. Scott Miller have visited northern Balkh, a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Sunday. During the visit, the visiting dignitaries met with Shaheen Corps Commander Gen. Haibatullah Alizai of Gen. Mohammad Ali Yazdani of…

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NATO, EU hope Ramadan will mark end to fighting

KABUL. NATO Senior Civilian Representative Nicholas Kay and European Union Delegation head  Pierre Mayaudon voiced their optimism in separate messages on the advent of the fasting month. In a video message, Kay said: “As Muslims here in Afghanistan and around…

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Violence caused by Taliban not acceptable: NATO

KABUL to reduce violence and create conditions conducive to commence negotiations, a statement said on Friday. In a statement the military alliance called on the Taliban to fulfill its commitments to ensure that terrorists never again find safe haven…

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Afghan forces given tools to battle pandemic: NATO

KABUL has provided face masks, gloves and protective equipment to the Afghan security forces to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country. The Resolute Support recently facilitated the delivery of supplies to Afghan police units in Panjsher and Parwan…

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NATO stresses end to political crisis in Kabul

KABUL. “We need a functioning political process in Afghanistan, not least to be able to fully engage in the peace process," Stoltenberg told a press conference. Speaking after a virtual meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels, he said the…

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Coronavirus: NATO supports Afghan forces, institutions

KABUL, to tackle global pandemic.  The western military alliance said the Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan was firmly committed to supporting the Afghan security forces and institutions, as these continue their efforts to protect the Afghan population from terrorism and…

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NATO says Taliban must stop attacks on Afghans

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday called on Taliban militants to cease their attacks against Afghan forces to fully implement Doha agreement. “The Taliban Secretary General said. Speaking ahead of defence ministers meeting, Stoltenberg said reduction in…

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NATO presses Afghan leaders, Taliban for political settlement

KABUL and the alliance continued commitment to long-term peace and stability in the country, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday. “To support the peace efforts, we are reducing our presence to around 12,000 by the summer,” he said…

NATO Foreign Ministers agree measures to help Coronavirus response

KABUL Foreign Ministers directed NATO’s top commander, General Wolters, to coordinate the necessary military support to combat the coronavirus crisis and to start using fast-track paths through Europe’s airspace for military flights carrying medical supplies, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg…

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NATO FMs discuss Covid-19 pandemic, security challenges

KABUL ministerial meeting concluded on Thursday in which the allies discussed steps towards combating Covid-19 pandemic and vowed to remain focused on its core tasks despite challenging situation, a statement said. “Our ability to conduct operations and assure deterrence and…

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NATO military operations not undermined by pandemic

KABUL, with COVID-19 crisis at the top of the agenda, on Thursday. Meeting via secure video conference for the first time on Thursday, the ministers will assess further measures NATO and allies can take to enhance the collective fight against…

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‘NATO reduces military presence in Afghanistan by summer’

KABUL peace agreement. Addressing a press conferences ahead of NATO ministerial video conference meeting on Covid-19, Stoltenberg said: “by the summer, we should have around 12,000 forces in the country.” “No decision for a further reduction has been taken. And…

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Steps on to protect NATO-led troops in Afghanistan

KABUL. But the alliance had taken preventive measures to deal with the threat of the coronavirus, he said, after addressing NATO's response to the pandemic. “We have no reported cases of coronavirus amongst the personnel we have in Afghanistan, and…

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NATO says concerned about Afghan political turmoil

KABUL and urged parties to find solution. “NATO is ‘concerned’ about political turmoil" in Afghanistan and urges parties to find solution, and, if able, "implement the agreement with Taliban," he said. About troop drawdown, Stoltenberg said the move was not…

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Prisoner swap job of Afghan govt, says Kay

KABUL prisoners was the job of the Afghan government. Nicholas Kay during an exclusive interview with the Voice of America (VoA), said the peace process and intra-Afghan dialogue were essential. The Afghan government release of Taliban prisoners belonging to the…

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We need to see further reduction in violence: NATO

KABUL peace agreement. Addressing a joint press conference with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković in Zagreb, he said "We have just discussed the historic opportunity for peace in Afghanistan.” He was in Kabul last week with President Ghani and US…

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Will stay in Afghanistan if pact fails: NATO

KABUL fails to hold, says the alliance chief. The United States and the Taliban signed the keenly-awaited pact on ending the war in 19-year Afghanistan in Doha on Saturday. The agreement was signed at Sheraton Hotel, where both sides negotiated…

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NATO says now expecting start of intra-Afghan talks

KABUL. In a statement, the western military alliance said recent progress on peace has ushered in a reduction of violence and paved the way for intra-Afghan negotiations between a fully inclusive Afghan national team and the Taliban to reach a…

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NATO to stay in Afghanistan until peace is restored

KABUL. Stoltenberg made the remarks soon after his arrival in Kabul. He met Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah Abdullah. Stoltenberg reached Kabul hours ahead of the signing of the US-Taliban agreement to discuss peace and NATO’s commitments with President…

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Road to peace in Afghanistan will be long: NATO

The NATO secretary-general says the only way to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Afghanistan is to have intra-Afghan negotiations, and an Afghan-led peace process. Speaking at a press conference after the North Atlantic Council meeting at…

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Work for peace, stability, NATO asks Afghan leaders

KABUL’s electoral process should be addressed in accordance with constitutional and legal procedures. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said: “I note the final results of last September’s presidential election announced by the Independent Election Commission (IEC).” He commended the determination of…

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Prioritise peace, NATO urges all Afghan parties

KABUL Sir Nicholas Kay on Monday asked all parties to remain calm and exercise restraint. In a tweet, Kay urged all parties to prioritise the peace process and national unity. He made it clear NATO did not support actions by…

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