Security Situation In Afghanistan “Difficult, Challenging”, Says Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday said that the security situation in Afghanistan remains “very difficult and challenging,” reiterating that as the US and coalition forces are leaving and now Afghans should take full responsibility for their own future.

NATO to provide provisional funding to help run Kabul airport

NATO has not yet decided on who would run the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul once foreign troops have withdrawn, the organization’s secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg said Monday night.

Stoltenberg says many decisions will be taken at NATO Summit

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday he was looking forward to welcoming all NATO leaders to the day’s summit and said the decisions that will be made will send a strong message of unity, of resolve and that “we are making NATO stronger in an age of global competition.”

Biden and Stoltenberg discuss global challenges including Afghanistan

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg spoke to US President Joe Biden on Tuesday night and agreed they need to work together on various global challenges including countering terrorism in Afghanistan.

NATO Chief Vows Continued Support to Afghans Despite Withdrawal

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance is ending its military mission in Afghanistan, but it is not ending its support for Afghans, reiterating that they are looking into ways “to preserve our hard-won gains” in the country.

Biden to discuss situation in Afghanistan with NATO members

The United States President Joe Biden will discuss the current situation in Afghanistan and the withdrawal of foreign troops with NATO member states.

Biden to ‘discuss withdrawal of troops’ at upcoming NATO summit

U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders of NATO member countries will discuss the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, among other topics, at a summit in Brussels on June 14, ABC reported.

MoFA Welcomes NATO’s “Condition-Based” Approach in Afghanistan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has welcomed NATO’s stance on the ongoing Afghan peace process and fully supports the Organization’s conditions-based approach in Afghanistan.

Stoltenberg Says NATO Will Not Let Daesh 'Rebuild' in Afghanistan

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the 66th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on Monday said that the alliance cannot let Daesh rebuild in Afghanistan “the terror caliphate it lost in Syria and Iraq.”

NATO Defense Ministers agree to keep civilian footprint in country

NATO Defence Ministers on Tuesday agreed that continued support for the Afghan forces, the government and the people is the best way for them to contribute towards the peace process and that they will keep a civilian diplomatic presence in Kabul.

Security Situation in Afghanistan Remains Challenging: NATO Chief

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday said that the security situation in Afghanistan remains “very difficult and challenging,” reiterating that as the US and coalition forces are leaving, at some stage, Afghans should take full responsibility for their own future.

NATO appoints Italian general as new deputy commander for RS

Lieutenant General Nicola Zanelli of Italy has assumed responsibility as Deputy Commander of the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, replacing Lieutenant General Giles Hill from the UK.

NATO Decides Withdrawal Plans by February 2021

General Jens Stoltenberg, at the initial session of NATO foreign forces, called on the Taliban to reduce violence and emphasized that is the only step.

US State Dept reiterates Istanbul was not meant to replace Doha talks

The US State Department’s spokesman Ned Price said on Tuesday night that the Istanbul Conference was never meant to replace the Doha talks but rather it was part of a broader diplomatic effort to secure a political settlement.

Ghani gives Pakistan two choices – friendship or enmity

President Ashraf Ghani said on Sunday morning that for the first time in decades, a real opportunity for peace has presented itself and that Afghanistan is well prepared for the withdrawal of foreign troops.

Germany, NATO To Match Troop Withdrawal With US: Minister

Kabul: With the US administration announcing its complete troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by 9/11 before the 20th anniversary of the twin towers attack, Germany on Wednesday said that it will match the US plans for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, as per Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer.

Continued Violence Will Jeopardize Peace: Miller

Gen. Austin S. Miller, the commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, said that “If the violence isn’t reduced, it’s going to make a peace process very, very difficult; it would be very difficult for any side to make the necessary compromises,” Reuters reported.

NATO chief says ‘no guarantee of success’ in Afghanistan

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this week there is no guarantee of success in Afghanistan but that the organization will meet with incoming US President Joe Biden’s team in February in order to make a decision on whether to stay in the country or withdraw all its troops.

Turkey FM Çavuşoğlu Holds Rally Meetings On Afghanistan Peace Process

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has been holding rally meetings on the Afghanistan peace process even as a peace summit is scheduled to be held in Istanbul with various stakeholders.

McMaster Calls Troop Reduction Plan ‘Abhorrent’

H.R. McMaster, a retired U.S general and former advisor to President Trump criticized recent plans for troops reduction in Afghanistan.

NATO to decide in new year about leaving Afghanistan: Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Sunday night that “what is clear now is that the US is going to reduce [troop levels in Afghanistan] but they are not going to leave.”

We Cannot Let ISIS Rebuild in Afghanistan the Terror Caliphate it Lost in Syria and Iraq: NATO

KABUL, Afghanistan – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the 66th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on Monday said its alliance “cannot let ISIS rebuild in Afghanistan the terror caliphate it lost in Syria and Iraq,” adding NATO mission will continue to provide support to Afghan security forces.

German Defense Minister not ruling out more troops to Afghanistan

German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said if the security situation worsens drastically in Afghanistan, Germany would not rule out sending in more troops if necessary.

US Closes 10 Bases Around Afghanistan: Report

The US has closed at least 10 bases across Afghanistan since the signing of a deal with the Taliban in February, Afghan and US officials told the Washington Post.

Stoltenberg pledges ongoing support amid NATO withdrawal

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas met in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss various issues, including the withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan.

Germany to give green light to extend military mission in Afghanistan

The German cabinet in Berlin is expected to give the green light on Wednesday for an extension of Germany’s military mission in Afghanistan until January 31, 2022, German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said on Tuesday, Reuters reported.

NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan to Continue, for Now: Stoltenberg

NATO leaders will discuss the way ahead in Afghanistan during this week’s defense ministerial meeting, but a final decision on whether to stay or leave the country is not expected until February, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday.

NATO's Future in Afghanistan to be Decided in 2021

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at a joint press point with Alexander Dobrindt, chairman of the CSU Parliamentary Group, on Wednesday said that 2021 will be an important year for the alliance in terms of deciding its military presence in Afghanistan.

Afghan Forces Capable of Defending Own Country: NSC

Kabul (BNA) The Afghan National Security Council (NSC) said on Thursday the country’s security forces are capable of maintaining security in the country.