NATO chief hails Gulf role in fighting extremists
NATO's secretary-general has praised the role of Gulf nations in helping to fight extremists in Syria and Iraq, and says tackling the threat will require long-term multinational efforts.
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg made the comments Thursday during a visit to Qatar to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative, a partnership between the alliance and several Gulf states.
He says it is important Qatar and other countries are involved in fighting extremists because of the military capabilities they can offer and to show "this is not about the West imposing its will on others."
