NATO Secretary General visits the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

  • 15 Mar. 2016 -
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  • Press Release (2016) 042
  • Issued on 15 Mar. 2016
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  • Last updated: 15 Mar. 2016 05:54

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is currently visiting the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan together with the Chairman of the Military Committee, General Petr Pavel.

During his trip, the Secretary General will meet with President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah to discuss the NATO-Afghanistan partnership, including the ongoing Resolute Support Mission.

He will also meet with senior international community leaders and members of Afghan civil society.

The Secretary General will also address Afghan National Defence and Security Forces and Resolute Support troops.

Media Advisory

12:45 (local time) : Joint press conference with President Ghani

The press conference will be available live via satellite in world feed and on the NATO website. 

Still and video images of the visit will be available on the NATO website after the event.

The programme is subject to change. For further information, please contact the NATO Press Office, tel: + 32 2 707 50 41.

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