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NATO Secretary General welcomes new US approach to Afghanistan

BRUSSELS - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to dispatch more troops to Afghanistan.

 

"NATO remains fully committed to Afghanistan and I am looking forward to discussing the way ahead with (Defense) Secretary (James) Mattis and our Allies and international partners," Stoltenberg said in a statement.

 

NATO has 12,000 troops in Afghanistan, and 15 countries have pledged more, Stoltenberg said.

 


פרסום ראשון: 08.22.17, 11:02