(KHAAMA Press): General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday vowed NATO\u2019s ensuing support to Afghanistan as its military presence comes to an end in the country. In a dialogue session with Emmanuel Macron (French President), Stoltenberg indicated that NATO\u2019s future aids to Afghanistan will be based on \u201cthree main pillars\u201d. \u201cAs we end our military presence, we are opening a new chapter. NATO\u2019s future support will have three main pillars,\u201d Stoltenberg said. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization further elaborated that these would include capacity building to support institutions and maintain funding of Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, funding provision of services including support for Kabul airport, and training Afghan military personnel beyond the country\u2019s borders. Stoltenberg hinted that \u201cfirst, we plan to provide advice and capacity support to Afghan security institutions, as well as continued financial support to the Afghan security forces.\u201d Second NATO allies are making plans on the provision of military education and training to the ANDSF outside Afghanistan, especially focusing on Special Operations Forces. NATO\u2019s General Secretary added that the final stage includes plans to \u201cfund the provision of services, including support for the functioning of Kabul airport\u201d. Stoltenberg mentioned that these pillars of support will enable NATO and its allies to continue to help Afghans and contribute to efforts in the peace process. This comes as Jalriz district in Maidan Wardak province completely including the district\u2019s police HQ fell to the Taliban following heavy clashes for three consecutive days, officially reported to media. Reports indicated that some government forces were also captured during the skirmish and there are reports of some missing in action. At least seven security force members were also said to have been killed while fighting to secure Afghanistan and its values. The district was reportedly surrounded by the Taliban for the last two years, concerns were raised as to why the government has not taken action to help the district hold against heavy clashes in the past three days. Taliban also has set the district compound and a clinic on fire. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense in a statement said that an operation has been launched to clear the Jalriz district of militant influence. According to the statement the military\u2019s air and ground operations have begun at around 1:45 pm local time. According to the ministry, at least 10 militants have so far been killed during Afghan Air Force airstrikes, and that the operation will continue until the government retakes the entire district. As yet a motorcycle and some number of weapons and ammunition belonging to the Taliban were destroyed, MoD\u2019s statement claimed. A day before Eid-ul-Fitr Taliban captured Nirkh district in Maidan Wardak, consequently on Thursday Laghman\u2019s Dawlat Shah district fell to the Taliban. Jalriz is located about 62 Km southwest of Kabul city, the capital of Afghanistan. Moreover, in a Taliban attack on Nawur district of Ghazni province two civilian were killed, local media reported. Violence in Afghanistan has raged despite efforts for peace, violence resumed just after Eid\u2019s truce ended and over 18 provinces faced heavy battles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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