NATO chief urges ‘negotiated settlement’ in Afghanistan

BRUSSELS, 28 July 2021, (TON): NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday reiterated calls for a “negotiated settlement” with the Taliban in Afghanistan, admitting the country faced a deeply challenging security situation as foreign troops leave.

Stoltenberg wrote on Twitter after speaking to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani “the security situation in Afghanistan remains deeply challenging, and requires a negotiated settlement. NATO will continue to support Afghanistan, including with funding; civilian presence; and out-of-country training.”

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