Nato chief urges 'negotiated settlement' in Afghanistan

BRUSSELS

:

Nato

chief Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday reiterated calls for a "negotiated settlement" with the Taliban in

Afghanistan

, admitting the country faced a "deeply challenging" security situation as foreign troops leave.

"The security situation in Afghanistan remains deeply challenging, and requires a negotiated settlement. Nato will continue to support Afghanistan, including with funding; civilian presence; and out-of-country training,"

Stoltenberg

wrote on Twitter after speaking to Afghan President

Ashraf Ghani

.