[wanabidii] Press Releases: Signing of Bilateral Security Agreement and NATO Status of Forces Agreement

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Signing of Bilateral Security Agreement and NATO Status of Forces Agreement 09/30/2014 05:12 PM EDT Signing of Bilateral Security Agreement and NATO Status of Forces Agreement Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC September 30, 2014 The signing of the Bilateral Security Agreement sends a long-awaited and unequivocal message that the United States and Afghanistan are determined not just to sustain, but to build on more than a decade of progress. This is a milestone moment for so many who, for over a decade, put their lives on the line every single day for reason and peace and fairness. The signing of the Bilateral Security Agreement and the NATO Status of Forces Agreement earlier today puts an exclamation point on our enduring commitment to the security and stability of Afghanistan, the region, and the world. This is a bond that will continue for the United States, our NATO allies, and Afghanistan. Our job now is to support Afghanistan for the Afghans. As envisioned in the Enduring Strategic Partnership Agreement, the Bilateral Security Agreement will allow the United States to continue to train, advise, and assist Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), so that terrorists can never again threaten the world from Afghan soil. The NATO SOFA agreement will ensure that international efforts to train, advise, and assist the ANSF continue full speed ahead after the International Security Assistance Force mission concludes at the end of this year. The gains of the past decade have been won with blood and treasure. They must not be lost, and we all have a stake in ensuring they’re a foundation upon which to build. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520