Friday, July 8, 2022

US President Biden Revokes Afghanistan's 'Major Non-NATO Ally' Designation

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). 

US President Biden Revokes Afghanistan's 'Major Non-NATO Ally' Designation  

Biden to rescind Afghanistan’s designation as major non-NATO ally -- The Hill  

US revokes Afghanistan’s ‘major ally’ status following Taliban takeover -- NYPost  

Biden to revoke designation of Afghanistan as major non-NATO ally -- TRT  

Biden purges major non-NATO ally -- RT

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