Afghanistan Among Top Rasmussen Priorities

January 26 2011

NATO

Assisting the transition in Afghanistan is one of NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen's top priorities this year, reports NATO.

On Monday, Rasmussen said his three priorities are managing a sustainable transition in Afghanistan; advancing NATO reform; and engaging more effectively with the alliance's partners.

Afghan security forces will begin to take the lead in several provinces this spring, he noted.

Rasmussen also called for more and improved cooperation with...

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