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NATO Ministers of Defence have reiterated their commitment to Afghanistan, saying the Alliance will continue to expand its presence in the country and assist in providing security for the upcoming elections.
NATOMinisters of Defence have reiterated their commitment to Afghanistan,saying the Alliance will continue to expand its presence in the countryand assist in providing security for the upcoming elections.
Speaking after a meeting of the Ministers in Brussels on 9 June,Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said the current expansion ofthe NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) to the Westof Afghanistan is on track.
Once this phase is completed this July, NATO will be providing security assistance in about 50% of Afghanistan’s territory.
“Clear commitment”
In addition, the Ministers have demonstrated a clear commitment tofurther expand ISAF, to the South of the country, with a number ofcountries already pledging resources for the expansion.
The Secretary General also said that NATO would assist in providingsecurity for the upcoming parliamentary and provincial elections thisSeptember. The Alliance will deploy an additional three battalions, aquick reaction force, and an ‘over-the-horizon’ force to boost itspresence on the ground.
This will be similar to the support that NATO successfully provided to the historic presidential poll in October 2004.
The Ministers also discussed long-term support to Afghanistan after theelections, including in the fight against narcotics.