NATO Secretary General welcomes new US approach on Afghanistan

NATO Secretary General welcomes new US approach on Afghanistan

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NATO?has 12,000 troops in?Afghanistan, and 15 countries have pledged more, NATO?Secretary?General?Jens Stoltenberg said

NATOSecretaryGeneralJens Stoltenberg on Tuesday welcomed President Donald Trump's decision to dispatch more troops toAfghanistan.

"NATOremains fully committed toAfghanistanand I am looking forward to discussing the way ahead with (Defense)Secretary(James) Mattis and our Allies and international partners," Stoltenberg said in a statement.

NATOhas 12,000 troops inAfghanistan, and 15 countries have pledged more, Stoltenberg said.