The US named Afghanistan a Major non-NATO Ally in July 2012. (AA)
CNN: Biden will rescind Afghanistan’s designation as a major non-NATO ally
CNN — President Joe Biden in a letter to Congress on Wednesday said that he will officially rescind Afghanistan’s designation as a major non‑NATO ally.
In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the President wrote: “In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing notice of my intent to rescind the designation of Afghanistan as a Major Non‑NATO Ally.”
In 2012, the United States named Afghanistan a major non-NATO ally, which cleared the way for the two countries to maintain a defense and economic relationship. Then-US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the designation during a visit to Kabul.
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WNU Editor: The Taliban do not care .... Taliban Says Their Government Is“Undismayed” By The Rescission Of Afghanistan's Designation As A Major Non-NATO Ally (MENAFN- Khaama Press).
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