Afghanistan is closer to peace deal than ever before, says NATO SG Stoltenberg

Speaking in a joint press conference with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said a peace deal with the Taliban was closer than ever before.

General Jens Stoltenberg, NATO’s Secretary General, while speaking in a joint press conference with New Zealand’s primer minister, said a peace deal with the Taliban was closer than ever before. He added that there was a real chance for peace in Afghanistan.

Appreciating New Zealand’s military contribution in NATO mission in Afghanistan, Stoltenberg said, “New Zealand’s contribution has been of great importance.” He further added that NATO strongly support all efforts to achieve a negotiated political solution.