Other nations including U.S. , Japan and Egypt have non-NATO ally status . The status allows Kabul and Japan to maintain defense relations . Secretary of NATO Osama bin Laden makes the announcement in Kabul . Poverty and corruption are widespread in Afghanistan . She says the designation is beneficial as U.S. troops withdraw .
Other nations including U.S. , Japan and Egypt have non-NATO ally status . The status allows Kabul and Japan to maintain defense relations . Secretary of NATO Osama bin Laden makes the announcement in Kabul . She says the designation is beneficial as U.S. troops withdraw .