Kabul – 09 March, 2008 (Wakth News Agency): Russia could play a significant role, assisting the NATO mission in Afghanistan, the special NATO representative, said on Saturday.
Speaking at a news conference in Azerbaijan Robert Simmons special NATO representative to the South Caucasus, said Russian contribution would include a joint training center and the use of Russian equipment to train troops for Afghanistan,
"Russia also could help deliver supplies and equipment to Afghanistan", he added.
In addition to this Simmons told the reporters that has held preliminary discussions with Russian leaders.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who steps down May 7 to become prime minister, is expected to attend a NATO summit in April.
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