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Violence reduction period to be extended, hopes Miller

KABUL commander Gen. Scott Miller on Saturday hoped the reduction of violence period, which began last night,would be extended. Gen. Miller voiced this hope during a meeting with acting defence and interior ministers at the NATO headquarters in Kabul. He…

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Not leaving Afghanistan, says NATO chief

KABUL demonstrate the will and ability to reduce violence and make real compromises. Speaking at 56th Munich Security Conference in Germany, Stoltenberg said: “Let’s not forget that together we have made enormous progress.” He said the Islamic State (IS) no…

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NATO ready to reduce number of troops in Afghanistan

KABUL showed their ability to reduce violence, the alliance secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says during a meeting with President Ashraf Ghani, an official said on Saturday. NATO is heading Resolute Support (RS) mission in Afghanistan since 2015. Around 39…

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NATO achieves a lot by strengthening Afghan forces

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said that Afghan forces were now more capable, professional and able to be in the lead for security responsibility in their own country. Answering a reporter’s question on the last day…

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Afghans to decide on Afghanistan’s future: NATO

NATO. Addressing a press conference after the first session of defence ministerial meeting, he said the situation in the Middle East and North Africa was addressed. The participants decided to further explore what more NATO could do to…

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Norway, Germany offer help for intra-Afghan talks: Stoltenberg

Welcoming NATO defense ministers for a two-day summit beginning on Wednesday here, the alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Norway and Germany had offered to facilitate intra-Afghan dialogue. The meeting’s agenda will include NATO’s role in Afghanistan and…

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NATO supports US-led efforts to end Afghan conflict

KABUL. Addressing a press conference in Brussels ahead of the alliance defense ministerial meeting, Stoltenberg said: “We will conclude the ministerial by meeting with all nations contributing to our training mission in Afghanistan. Our Resolute Support Mission is making a…

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NATO to stay in Afghanistan until there is a peace agreement: Kay

NATO until   there is a peace agreement in the country. Kay along with Hasna Jalil, deputy minister of interior, visited southern Zabul province to assess security situation, hear public opinion on peace talks and empowerment of masses. Addressing…

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NATO hopeful for intra-Afghan talks in 2020

KABUL future and lay the ground for durable peace In an online question and answer session, the SCR said: “Building trust is part of any peace process and it takes time. I sincerely hope in 2020 we will be able…

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Ghani, Stoltenberg confer on peace and security

KABUL Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday evening and discussed the alliance’s commitments to sustained assistance to Afghan forces. The Presidential Palace said the NATO secretary-general expressed disappointment over the postponement of his visit to Kabul due to the crisis…

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Zaman, NATO official discuss peace, elections

KABUL’s deputy secretary-general have discussed the Afghan peace process and presidential election. Zaman briefed the NATO official on progress in the peace process, including the release of Taliban, a statement from the foreign ministry said. President Ashraf Ghanis telephone conversation…

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NATO backs efforts for return to peace parleys

KABUL. Speaking to media in London, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said: “I welcome the efforts to restart the peace talks. The alliance supported the talks because we believe that we need a negotiated solution in Afghanistan.” The US had…

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Allies agree on stepped up anti-terror fight: Stoltenberg

KABUL Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said the allies agreed on a new action plan to step up efforts in the fight against terrorism. Speaking following the head of states meeting of North Atlantic Council, Stoltenberg said all allies…

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NATO to prevent Daesh resurgence in Afghanistan

KABUL or make a caliphate there. Addressing a press conference in Brussels, Stoltenberg said NATO leaders would meet in London next week and together they would mark the 70th anniversary of the most successful alliance in history. Stoltenberg said NATO…

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Mission in Afghanistan aimed to fight terror: NATO

KABUL and Iraq continue to play an important role in preventing the resurgence of ISIS and other terrorist groups, the alliance chief said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters ahead of a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Secretary General Jens…

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Helping Afghans achieve peace a priority: NATO

KABUL), says a top diplomat. NATO's Senior Civilian Representative to Afghanistan for ignoring public calls for peace. In an interview with a Pakistani TV channel on Sunday, the diplomat said: "Our priority is to help Afghans achieve sustainable peace as…

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US, NATO agree on political settlement in Afghanistan

KABUL. “The Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan continues to build the capabilities of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. I shared with the alliance my assessment earlier in the week, when I visited our troops and Afghan partners there,” he…

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NATO won’t reduce troops in Afghanistan: Khalid

KABUL. Speaking at a press conference in Brussels on Friday after the alliance defense ministers meeting, Khalild said all NATO allies and Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg had reaffirmed their cooperation and assistance with Afghan security forces. The Afghan defense minister said…

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NATO remains committed to Afghan training mission

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…

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Will continue to support the Afghan forces: NATO

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said , the alliance has strongly believe that the best thing can do to create the conditions for a negotiated peaceful solution is to continue to support the Afghan forces Talking to the…

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NATO defence ministers to discuss Afghanistan

KABUL and the current situation in the country. NATO defence ministers will meet in Brussels on October 24-25 to discuss preparations for the leaders’ meeting to be held in London in December, the alliance said in a statement. The Afghan…

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NATO MPs summit in London: Afghanistan on agenda

KABUL Parliamentary Assembly’s Annual Session which began in London on Friday. A statement on the official website of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly said “the pace of developments in and around Ukraine, as well as the situation in Iran and Afghanistan,…

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NATO hails Georgia’s contribution to Afghan mission

KABUL. Visiting the Black Sea city of Batumi on Thursday, Gottemoeller met with the Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia and thanked him for welcoming the North Atlantic Council. Talking to reporters alongside Gakharia, Gottemoeller said: “Georgia is among our closest…

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