by Samim Faramarz
General John Nicholson, the commander of U.S and NATO forces in Afghanistan, has said that the Taliban are trying to destabilize and destroy Afghanistan, but that the insurgent group will face setbacks on the battlefields.
"Taliban destroys Afghanistan, while the government and ANDSF work daily to build a safe, prosperous future," said Nicholson.
"ANDSF were tested this year and they prevailed, testament to their courage, tenacity and resilience," he said.
The statement comes a day after NATO wrapped up its foreign ministers conferences in Brussels where the alliance reaffirmed its continued support to Afghanistan.
Addressing the conference, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the Taliban has failed to reach their objectives in Afghanistan.
He said the alliance will continue to train and support Afghan security forces fighting "terrorism" on the ground.
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