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NATO to launch non-combat mission in Afghanistan

02 December 2014 00:36 (UTC +04:00)

Baku-APA. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that NATO will launch a non-combat mission in Afghanistan on the first of January in 2015, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

Stoltenberg said the mission named "Resolute Support" aimed to train, advise and assist Afghan security force.

"It reflects the progress we have made together with great sacrifice. And it will enable Afghanistan to build on that progress, "Stoltenberg said.

The NATO agreed in Wales to open a new chapter in its partnership with Afghanistan, as NATO combat mission in Afghanistan comes to a close by year's end.

"But the new mission is only one aspect of our support. We will also provide funding for the Afghan national security forces. And develop our long-term partnership with Afghanistan," Stoltenberg added.

Stoltenberg will meet with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah who will take part in the ministerial meeting tomorrow.