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| NATO aiming to deploy 3 thousand more troops to Afghanistan: Stoltenberg |
| 2018-02-15 |
| [Khaama (Afghanistan)] The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO ...the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Originally it was a mutual defense pact directed against an expansionist Soviet Union. In later years it evolved into a mechanism for picking the American pocket while criticizing the cut of the American pants... ) is aiming to increase the number of the international forces in the framework of the train, advise, and assist mission to close to 16,000 during the year 2018. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told news hounds in Brussels on Tuesday that "At least twenty-eight Allies and partners are increasing their troop contributions to our training mission in Afghanistan." Stoltenberg further added "We are aiming to have close to 16,000 personnel there this year. Up from around 13,000 last year." "This is a clear sign of our continued commitment to Afghanistan’s security," he added. Stoltenberg had earlier said that the new international forces will train, advise, and assist the Afghan Special Operations forces. This comes as the Afghan government and its international allies are optimistic regarding the growing capabilities of the Special Operations forces. |
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