BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2011. Today, the 48 NATO and ISAF Defence Ministers reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Afghanistan which remains NATO’s top operational priority. Ministers were updated on the operational situation from the Commander of ISAF, General David Petraeus, who explained how progress against the insurgency was enabling the transition to Afghan lead to start in seven Districts and Provinces in July, as planned.






