23 Apr 2013 15:13

Afghanistan remains a priority in Russia-NATO partnership - Rasmussen

BRUSSELS. April 23 (Interfax) - A stable Afghanistan is a priority goal in the partnership between Russia and NATO, said NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

NATO adheres to the cause of stability and security in Afghanistan, which remains a priority aspect in the partnership between NATO and Russia, Rasmussen told the Russia-NATO Council in Brussels on Tuesday.

Russia and NATO worked together in training personnel for combating drug exports from Afghanistan and for servicing helicopters, and supplied much needed spare parts to the Afghan Air Force, he said.

Russia and NATO will discuss opportunities on Tuesday for broadening partnership, guided by the progress made, he said.