Other nations including Japan , Pakistan and Egypt have non-NATO ally status . The status allows Kabul and Washington to maintain defense relations . Comment: She says the designation is beneficial as U.S. troops withdraw .
Other nations including Japan , Pakistan and Egypt have non-NATO ally status . The status allows Kabul and Washington to maintain defense relations . Secretary of State Hillary Clinton makes the announcement in Kabul . She says the designation is beneficial as U.S. troops withdraw .