US President Biden in a letter to Congress said 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 , 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.
The ally status had made Afghanistan eligible to receive military training and assistance, including expediting the sale and leasing of military equipment even after NATO troops left the country.Read MoreWith Afghanistan's status rescinded, the US will have 18 major non-NATO allies, according to the State Department.
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