In an address to the United States Congress, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the “organization has created the conditions for social and economic progress. Bringing education and human rights to women and girls. Their rights must be preserved.”

Stoltenberg added: NATO fully supports the peace process. It must pave the way for Afghan reconciliation. There can only be peace if Afghanistan stays free from international terrorists. And for peace to be sustainable it must build on our achievements.

NATO chief went on to say that “NATO remains in Afghanistan today, to fight terrorism and to train Afghan forces. Our goal is not to stay there forever. We should not stay any longer than is necessary. We went in together. We will decide on our future presence together. And when the time comes, we will leave together.”

Jens Stoltenberg further added that “NATO is not only fighting terrorism in Afghanistan. We are also part of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. The Coalition has made remarkable progress.”

Arezo news website – Humayun Salimi