NATO Secretary Lauds Troop Efforts in Afghanistan

BRUSSELS, Belgium, – Immense progress has been made in providing international assistance to the people and government of Afghanistan, the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization said today in his opening statement during the two-day session of the North Atlantic Council here.

“As we meet today, we must first of all pay tribute to the men and women who take part in the NATO-led operations and missions from the Balkans to Afghanistan,” said Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. “We mourn those whose lives have been lost and offer our condolences to their loved ones.”

The secretary general said he is proud of the achievement of NATO forces and their commitment to providing political leadership and the resources they need to undertake their missions." Read more.