NATO stresses Afghan commitment despite US withdrawal

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AFP Brussels
Last Updated : Dec 21 2018 | 8:05 PM IST

The NATO alliance stressed its continued commitment to its support mission in Afghanistan on Friday as Washington prepared to withdraw thousands of US troops.

NATO's spokeswoman Oana Lungescu would not comment on US President Donald Trump's plan to bring home a chunk of the 14,000 US troops deployed in Afghanistan.

But she said NATO foreign ministers met as recently as this month to express "steadfast commitment to ensuring long-term security and stability in Afghanistan."

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First Published: Dec 21 2018 | 8:05 PM IST

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