NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on February 14-night that NATO and the United States’ presence in Afghanistan over the past 18 years has not only helped fight terrorist groups but it has also provided security in order to support Afghans to create the conditions for social and economic development, reports Tolo News.Speaking to Tolo News’ Lotfullah Najafizada in Brussels following the Defence Ministers meeting, Stoltenberg said NATO’s presence in Afghanistan has paved the ground for Afghanistan to never again become a safe haven or breeding ground for international terrorism.He said NATO’s presence and the presence of the United States has been key in the fight against terrorist groups, such as Daesh and al Qaeda.“So, we have achieved a lot both on the battlefield and also by providing security supporting the Afghans and created the conditions for social and economic development,” he said.