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Okay all seven defense ministers'
meeting in Brussels Belgium

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this week dave leaders the opportunity
to take stock and what

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NATO has accomplished in Afghanistan
over the past 13 years.

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There's much to be brought.

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Progress we've made is reflected
in the growing conference of

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Afghans international institutions.

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In a leading role the Afghan national
security forces are now

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taking and playing.

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Yeah mm securing the country.

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As we look beyond the end of
a combat mission this year.

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I tore lie said ministers that
the United States continues to

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support planning for in non combat.

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NATO led mission that would train
advise and assist Afghan forces

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after 24 to.

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Secretary havel met yesterday with
NATO secretary general Anders

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farm rest muse and along with defense
ministers from norway denmark

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italy and Spain..