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FOR OFFICIAL AFGHAN AND U.S. GOVERNMENT USE ONLY PRE-DECISIONAL DOCUMENT AS OF 7/25/2013

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SECURITY AND DEFENSE COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND
THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
Preamble
The United States of America (hereinafter, “the United States”) and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (hereinafter, “Afghanistan”), hereinafter referred to collectively as “the Parties” and singularly as a “Party;”
Recognizing the Enduring Strategic Partnership Agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (2012) (the "Strategic Partnership Agreement") and reaffirming that, as recognized in that Agreement, the Parties are committed to strengthen long-term strategic cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including: advancing peace, security, and reconciliation; strengthening state institutions; supporting Afghanistan’s long-term economic and social development; and encouraging regional cooperation;
Confirming the recognition in the Strategic Partnership Agreement that cooperation between the Parties is based on mutual respect and shared interests — most notably, a common desire for peace and to strengthen collective efforts to achieve a region that is economically integrated, and no longer a safe haven for al-Qaeda and its affiliates;
Emphasizing also the Strategic Partnership Agreement’s recognition that the Parties will go forward in partnership with confidence because they are committed to seeking a future of justice, peace, security, and opportunity for the Afghan people, as well as the reaffirmation of the Parties’ strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity of Afghanistan;
Recognizing the enduring partnership between the United States and Afghanistan, and affirming the mutual intent of the Parties to expand, mature, promote and further elevate their security and defense cooperation based on this Agreement;
Desiring to continue to foster close cooperation concerning defense and security arrangements in order to strengthen security and stability in Afghanistan, contribute to regional and international peace and stability, combat al-Qaeda and its affiliates, and enhance the ability of Afghanistan to deter threats against its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity; and noting that the United States does not seek permanent military facilities in Afghanistan, or a presence that is a threat to Afghanistan’s neighbors, and has FOR OFFICIAL AFGHAN AND U.S. GOVERNMENT USE ONLY PRE-DECISIONAL DOCUMENT AS OF 7/25/2013
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pledged not to use Afghan territory or facilities as a launching point for attacks against other countries;
Recalling the Chicago Summit Declaration on Afghanistan, issued on May 21, 2012, by the Heads of State and Government of Afghanistan and Nations Contributing to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), and specifically, the participants’ renewed firm commitment to a sovereign, secure, and democratic Afghanistan and acknowledgment that ISAF’s mission will be concluded by the end of 2014 and that their close partnership will continue beyond the end of the transition period including through NATO and Afghanistan’s mutual commitment to work to establish a new NATO-led Mission to train, advise, and assist the Afghan National Security Forces, and noting here that such a mission will also need to be provided with the necessary authorities, status arrangements, and legal basis;
Reaffirming the continued support of the Parties for regional diplomatic and military cooperation and coordination mechanisms, with a goal of increasing security and stability by reducing tensions, uncertainty, and misunderstanding;
Recalling the 2013 Loya Jirga’s recognition that this Security and Defense Cooperation Agreement between the United States and Afghanistan is important for the security of Afghanistan;
Desiring to develop further the means of defense and security cooperation between the Parties, based on the principles of full respect for the independence, sovereignty, and integrity of their territories, and non-interference in the domestic affairs of each other, in order to promote security and stability in the region, and continue the fight against terrorism;
Agreeing on the importance of Afghanistan having cooperative and friendly relations with its neighbors, emphasizing that such relations should be conducted on the basis of mutual respect, non-interference, and equality, and calling on all nations to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to refrain from interfering in Afghanistan’s internal affairs and democratic processes; and
Affirming also that the Parties’ cooperation is based on full respect for the sovereignty of each Party, the purposes of the United Nations Charter, and a shared desire to provide a framework for defense and security cooperation between the Parties; and reaffirming their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity of Afghanistan, as well as respect for Afghan customs and traditions;
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ARTICLE 1
Purpose and Scope
1. The Parties shall continue to foster close cooperation to strengthen security and stability in Afghanistan, counter terrorism, contribute to regional and international peace and stability, and enhance the ability of Afghanistan to deter internal and external threats against its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and national unity.
2. The United States shall undertake the following types of activities in close cooperation and coordination with Afghanistan [US: as may be mutually agreed]:
a. Advising, training, equipping, supporting, and sustaining ANSF, including in field engineering, countering improvised explosive devices and explosive ordnance disposal;
b. Establishing and upgrading ANSF transportation and logistics systems;
c. Improving ANSF capabilities for protected mobility systems with integrated fire power;
d. Improving ANSF capabilities for fire support, including artillery;
e. Developing intelligence sharing capabilities;
f. Strengthening Afghanistan’s Air Force capabilities;
g. Conducting combined military exercises; and
h. Other activities as may be agreed.
3. In addition, the Parties acknowledge that continued U.S. military operations to defeat al-Qaeda and its affiliates may be appropriate and agree to continue their close cooperation and coordination toward that end. The Parties also acknowledge the importance of cooperation and coordination regarding other transnational threats that may emerge, as may be appropriate.
4. In furtherance of the activities and operations referred to in paragraphs 1 through 3 of this Article, and for other purposes and missions as may be mutually agreed, and consistent with the authorizations as detailed in this Agreement [US: United States forces may undertake transit, support, and related activities, including as may be necessary to support themselves while they are present in Afghanistan under the terms of this Agreement, and such other activities as detailed in this Agreement, or as may be mutually agreed.]
5. The Parties recognize that ANSF are responsible for military operations against internal national security threats to Afghanistan, including logistics, transportation, communication, and other support. The Parties shall seek to enhance ANSF’s ability to deter such threats, including, mutually determined efforts towards sharing intelligence, assessing threats, and supporting the planning of ANSF operations in response to urgent threats, and other FOR OFFICIAL AFGHAN AND U.S. GOVERNMENT USE ONLY PRE-DECISIONAL DOCUMENT AS OF 7/25/2013
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cooperation and activities as may be mutually agreed. Upon request, the United States shall stand ready to urgently determine support it can [US: appropriately] provide to the ANSF in order to help deter threats to Afghanistan’s internal security.
6. This Agreement, including any Annexes and any implementing agreements or arrangements, [US: provides] [AFG: may provide] the necessary authorizations as detailed in this Agreement for the presence and activities of United States forces in Afghanistan and defines the terms and conditions that describe that presence, and in the specific situations indicated herein, the presence and activities of United States contractors and United States contractor employees in Afghanistan.
ARTICLE 2
Definitions
1. “United States forces” means the entity comprising the members of the force and of the civilian component, and all property, equipment, and materiel of the United States Armed Forces present in the territory of Afghanistan.
2. “Member of the force” means any person belonging to the land, sea, or air services of the United States Armed Forces.
3. “Member of the civilian component” means any person employed by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) who is not a member of the force. However, “member of the civilian component” does not mean persons who are permanently resident in Afghanistan or Afghan nationals who normally reside in Afghanistan.
4. “Executive Agent” means DoD for the United States and the Ministry of Defense (MOD) for Afghanistan. The Executive Agent serves as the principal contact for its respective Party for the implementation of this Agreement.
5. “United States contractors” means persons and legal entities who are supplying goods and services in Afghanistan to or on behalf of United States forces under a [AFG: prime] contract [US: or subcontract] with or in support of United States forces. [AFG: Subcontractors are not included under the definition of United States contractors.]
6. “United States contractor employees” means the employees of United States contractors.
7. “Agreed facilities and areas” means the facilities and areas in the territory of Afghanistan provided by Afghanistan and listed in Annex A, and such other facilities and areas in the territory of Afghanistan as may be provided by Afghanistan in the future, to which United FOR OFFICIAL AFGHAN AND U.S. GOVERNMENT USE ONLY PRE-DECISIONAL DOCUMENT AS OF 7/25/2013
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States forces, United States contractors, United States contractor employees, and others as mutually agreed, shall have the right to access and use pursuant to this Agreement.
8. “Afghan National Security Forces” or “ANSF” means the entity comprising the members of the security forces under the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan and, as appropriate, the National Directorate of Security, and other entities as mutually agreed.
9. “Taxes” means all taxes, duties (including customs duties), [US: fees,] and similar or related charges of whatever kind, imposed by the Government of Afghanistan which, for the purposes of this Agreement, means by governmental authorities of Afghanistan at any level, including provincial and district levels, and by the agencies of such governmental authorities.
ARTICLE 3
Laws
1. It is the duty of members of the force and of the civilian component to respect the Constitution and laws of Afghanistan and to abstain from any activity inconsistent with the spirit of this Agreement and, in particular, from any political activity in the territory of Afghanistan. It is the duty of United States forces authorities to take necessary measures to that end.
2. The Parties’ respective obligations under this Agreement, and any subsequent arrangements, are without prejudice to Afghan sovereignty over its territory, and each Party’s right of self-defense, consistent with international law. Cooperation and activities relating to implementation of this Agreement shall be consistent with the Parties’ respective commitments and obligations under international law.

ARTICLE 4
Defense and Security Cooperation Activities
1. Through their defense and security cooperation activities, including activities of United States forces, the Parties intend to continuously improve Afghanistan’s security and defense capabilities and capacities.

2. In this regard, and informed by Article 1 of this Agreement, the Parties agree that their efforts to strengthen Afghanistan’s defense and security capabilities, as may be mutually agreed, should be concentrated in the areas of:
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a. helping to organize, train, equip, field and sustain ANSF, including training in obligations for conduct under international conventions and respect for human rights; and
b. training of specialists, officers, and command staff.
3. Without prejudice to any efforts that may be bilaterally agreed between them, the Parties shall coordinate with any North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) post-ISAF mission to train, advise and assist ANSF. Including as provided in Articles 5 and 6, the Parties shall remain in close and regular consultation regarding mutual assessments of ANSF needs and evaluation of the results of ANSF training, advising, and assisting.

ARTICLE 5
Developing and Sustaining Afghanistan’s Defense and Security Capabilities
1. With full respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, the Parties recognize Afghanistan’s current requirement for continued international security assistance, and share the goal of Afghanistan taking increasing, and, ultimately, full, responsibility for funding its defense and security needs and sustaining the ANSF.
2. Afghanistan shall make, consistent with its political and economic stability and its general economic condition, the full contribution permitted by its manpower, resources, and facilities to the development and sustainment of its own defense and security forces. Afghanistan shall take all necessary measures to develop and sustain its defense and security capacities.
3. So long as the Strategic Partnership Agreement so provides, the United States shall have an obligation to seek funds on a yearly basis to support the training, equipping, advising and sustaining of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), so that Afghanistan can independently secure and defend itself against internal and external threats, and help ensure that terrorists never again encroach on Afghan soil and threaten Afghanistan, the region, and the world. [AFG: The funding shall be adequate to accomplish the goals and objectives of this Agreement.] Taking into account Afghanistan’s priorities, the United States shall direct [AFG: the] available [US: and appropriate] funds through Afghan Government budgetary mechanisms, to be managed by relevant Afghan institutions implementing financial management standards of transparency and accountability, and procurement, audit, and regulatory oversight in accordance with international best practices.
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seek to continue providing equipment for ANSF [US:, as mutually determined] in close consultation with Afghanistan.
5. The United States shall cooperate and coordinate with Afghanistan and other countries to strengthen the ANSF, as may be mutually agreed, including on equipping ANSF.
6. In order to contribute effectively to the security of Afghanistan and the region, the United States agrees to cooperate with Afghanistan to continue the development of ANSF capabilities consistent with Afghanistan’s status as a Major Non-NATO Ally.
7. The Parties recognize the benefits for Afghanistan’s defense and security to be derived from developing defense capabilities and systems that are consistent with North Atlantic Treaty Organization ("NATO") standards and that promote interoperability with NATO. The Parties shall coordinate in the development of Afghanistan’s defense and security forces, equipment, materiel, facilities, operational doctrine, and institutions to achieve standardization and interoperability with NATO, in order to promote further the effective utilization and maintenance of defense and security assistance provided to Afghanistan, and to maximize the benefits of cooperation between ANSF and United States forces.
ARTICLE 6
Defense and Security Cooperation Mechanisms
1. The Parties agree to direct the U.S.-Afghanistan Working Group on Defense and

Security Cooperation, established under the Strategic Partnership Agreement, to:
a. Develop appropriate measures of effectiveness for the analysis and strengthening of Afghanistan’s use of available defense and security resources, consistent with the purpose and scope of this Agreement;
b. Complete semi-annual assessments of actual performance against these measures to inform the Parties’ respective resource allocation decisions and their cooperation in developing and sustaining Afghanistan’s defense capabilities;
c. Develop a process consistent with the purpose and scope of this Agreement, for making timely, accurate, and effective cooperative assessments of internal and external threats to Afghanistan; and
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2. The Parties share the objective of continuing to improve their ability to consult on such threats, including considering how to establish secure or dedicated channels of communication.
ARTICLE 7
External Aggression
1. The United States shall regard with grave concern any external aggression or threat of external aggression against the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Afghanistan, recognizing that such aggression may threaten the Parties’ shared interests in Afghanistan’s stability and regional and international peace and stability.
2. On a regular basis, the Parties shall consult on potential political, diplomatic, military and economic measures that could form part of an appropriate response in the event of such external aggression or the threat of external aggression against Afghanistan. Consultations shall seek to develop a list of political, diplomatic, military, and economic measures.
3. In the event of external aggression or the threat of external aggression against Afghanistan, the Parties shall hold consultations on an urgent basis to develop and implement an appropriate response, including, as may be mutually determined, consideration of available political, diplomatic, military, and economic measures on the list developed pursuant to paragraph 2, in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures.
4. The Parties shall develop comprehensive procedures to promote the effective accomplishment of such regular and urgent consultations.
a. Such comprehensive procedures shall recognize consultations involving the participation of, the United States Secretary of State and Afghanistan Foreign Minister, the United States Secretary of Defense and Afghanistan Defense Minister, and respective Ambassadors in Kabul and Washington, DC as primary channels to initiate urgent consultations in the event of external aggression, or threat of external aggression
b. Such comprehensive procedures shall not, however, limit or prejudice the Parties’ ability to consult in other channels or through other mechanisms, as urgency or exigency may require.
5. The Parties agree to direct the US-Afghanistan Working Group on Defense and Security Cooperation to promote the effective implementation of this Article, including development of such comprehensive procedures and review on a regular basis the list of measures developed pursuant to paragraph 2. FOR OFFICIAL AFGHAN AND U.S. GOVERNMENT USE ONLY PRE-DECISIONAL DOCUMENT AS OF 7/25/2013
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ARTICLE 8
DETENTION
[US: The Parties reaffirm their commitments to placing Afghan detainees under the sovereignty and control of Afghanistan.]
[AFG: No detention or arrest shall be carried out by the United States forces. The United States forces shall not search any homes or other real estate properties.]
ARTICLE 9
Use of Agreed Facilities and Areas
1. Afghanistan hereby provides access to and use of the agreed facilities and areas, as defined in paragraph 7 of Article 2, solely to implement the purpose and scope of this Agreement. Access to and use of such agreed areas and facilities for other purposes shall be as mutually agreed by the Parties.
2. Afghanistan hereby authorizes United States forces to exercise all rights and authorities within the agreed facilities and areas that are necessary for their use, operation, defense, or control, including the right to undertake new construction works. United States forces may carry out such construction works with members of the force and the civilian component or by contract.
3. Afghanistan hereby authorizes United States forces to control entry to agreed facilities and areas that have been provided for United States forces’ exclusive use, and to coordinate entry with Afghan authorities at joint-use agreed facilities and areas, for the purposes of safety and security. Upon request, the United States shall, in a timely manner, provide to competent authorities of Afghanistan access to any agreed facility or area that has been provided for United States forces exclusive use. The Parties shall establish mutually agreed procedures regarding Afghan authorities’ timely access to any agreed facility or area that has been provided for United States forces exclusive use. Such procedures and access shall be established with due respect for United States forces operations and security requirements. United States forces are hereby authorized to conduct activities in the vicinity of each such agreed facility and area as United States forces determine are necessary to ensure the safety of United States forces and to secure such agreed facilities and areas. Such activities shall be conducted in coordination between the United States forces and ANSF local commanders. FOR OFFICIAL AFGHAN AND U.S. GOVERNMENT USE ONLY PRE-DECISIONAL DOCUMENT AS OF 7/25/2013
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4. Afghanistan shall provide [US:, without charge,] to United States forces, all agreed facilities and areas, including facilities and areas jointly used by United States forces and ANSF.
5. United States forces shall be responsible for the construction, development, operations, and maintenance costs for agreed facilities and areas provided for their exclusive use, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. Construction, development, operations, and maintenance costs for agreed facilities and areas provided for joint use, or otherwise used jointly by United States forces and ANSF or other entities, shall be shared on the basis of proportionate use, unless otherwise agreed.
6. The United States confirms its commitment to respect relevant Afghan environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and standards in the execution of its policies. United States forces operations and activities on agreed facilities and areas shall be conducted with due regard for the protection of the natural environment and human health and safety, with due respect for applicable Afghan laws and regulations, and in accordance with applicable United States laws and regulations, and applicable international agreements.
7. United States forces operations and activities on agreed facilities and areas shall be conducted with full respect for Afghan laws and regulations for the protection of sites or artifacts of historic and cultural heritage. United States forces shall notify and consult immediately with appropriate Afghan authorities through the Joint Commission when sites or artifacts of historic and cultural heritage are discovered on an agreed facility or area.
ARTICLE 10
Property Ownership
1. United States forces shall return to Afghanistan any agreed facility or area, or any portion thereof, including buildings, non-relocatable structures, and assemblies connected to the soil, including those constructed, altered, or improved by United States forces, when no longer needed for United States forces’ use. United States forces shall keep the requirement for such agreed facilities and areas under periodic reassessment with a view toward such return. The Parties or their Executive Agents shall consult regarding the terms of return of any agreed facility or area. The Parties agree to pursue a preventative rather than reactive approach to environmental protection and human health and safety. The Parties recognize that the policies and practices of the United States are designed to avoid such damage and endangerment and to apply the more protective of either Afghan or United States standards. In accordance with United States forces policy, United States forces shall take prompt action to address a substantial impact to human health and safety due to environmental FOR OFFICIAL AFGHAN AND U.S. GOVERNMENT USE ONLY PRE-DECISIONAL DOCUMENT AS OF 7/25/2013
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contamination that is caused by activities of United States forces and is located on an agreed facility or area.
2. All buildings, non-relocatable structures, and assemblies connected to the soil at the agreed facilities and areas, including those constructed, used, altered, or improved by United States forces, are for the exclusive use of United States forces, United States contractors, and United States contractor employees, and for others as mutually agreed. All such buildings, non-relocatable structures, and assemblies connected to the soil built by United States forces or provided to United States forces for their access and use may be modified by United States forces, and United States forces may use them exclusively until they are no longer required by United States forces.
3. United States forces and United States contractors shall retain title to all equipment, materiel, supplies, relocatable structures, and other movable property they have installed in, imported into, or acquired within the territory of Afghanistan in connection with the presence of United States forces and United States contractors in Afghanistan. The Parties shall consult regarding the possible transfer to or purchase by Afghanistan of equipment determined to be excess, as may be authorized by United States laws and regulations.
ARTICLE 11
Positioning and Storage of Equipment and Materiel
1. Afghanistan authorizes United States forces to position the equipment, supplies, and materiel of United States forces within agreed facilities and areas, and at other locations as mutually agreed. United States forces shall maintain title to and control over the use and disposition of such equipment, supplies, and materiel that are stored in the territory of Afghanistan and shall have the right to remove such items from the territory of Afghanistan.
2. The United States confirms its commitment to respect relevant Afghan safety laws, regulations and standards. United States forces shall take all necessary measures to protect and safely store equipment, supplies, and materiel of United States forces that are of a hazardous nature in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations. In accordance with United States forces policy, United States forces shall take prompt action (1) to clean up spills located on an agreed facility or area; and, (2) to address a substantial impact to human health and safety due to environmental contamination that is caused by activities of United States forces and is located on [AFG: or outside] an agreed facility or area. FOR OFFICIAL AFGHAN AND U.S. GOVERNMENT USE ONLY PRE-DECISIONAL DOCUMENT AS OF 7/25/2013
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ARTICLE 12
Movement of Vehicles, Vessels, and Aircraft
1. Afghanistan has full sovereignty over its airspace, territory and waters. Management of Afghanistan’s airspace and transportation shall be exercised through relevant Afghan authorities.
2. With full respect for Afghan sovereignty [US: and consistent with] [AFG: and solely for the implementation of] the purpose and scope of this Agreement, Afghanistan authorizes United States government aircraft and civil aircraft that are operated by or exclusively for United States forces to enter, exit, and overfly, land, take off, conduct aerial refueling, and move within the territory of Afghanistan. United States Government aircraft and civil aircraft that are operated by or exclusively for United States forces shall not be subject to payment of overflight or navigation fees, or landing or parking fees at government-owned airfields, or other charges. United States government aircraft shall be operated with full respect for the relevant rules of safety and movement in Afghanistan, including notification requirements. Civil aircraft being operated by or exclusively for United States forces are subject to notification requirements regarding their entry into and exit from the territory of Afghanistan as required by the civil aviation authorities of Afghanistan.
3. With full respect for Afghan sovereignty [US: and consistent with] [AFG: and solely for the implementation of] the purpose and scope of this Agreement, Afghanistan authorizes United States government vessels and vehicles and other vessels and vehicles that are operated by or exclusively for United States forces, to enter, exit, and move within the territory of Afghanistan. All such vessels and vehicles shall be operated with full respect for the relevant rules of safety and movement in Afghanistan. Members of the force and of the civilian component have a duty to respect Afghan motor vehicle regulations when operating official vehicles.
4. United States Government aircraft, vessels and vehicles shall be free from boarding without the consent of United States forces authorities. United States Government aircraft, vessels, and vehicles shall be free from inspection, regulation, or registration requirements within Afghanistan, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or as otherwise agreed by the Joint Commission.
5. United States forces shall pay reasonable charges for services requested and received for United States Government aircraft, vehicles, and vessels, free of taxes, fees, or similar charges. FOR OFFICIAL AFGHAN AND U.S. GOVERNMENT USE ONLY PRE-DECISIONAL DOCUMENT AS OF 7/25/2013
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6. The Parties agree to establish procedures to implement this Article. The Parties shall review and update, as appropriate, such procedures, and shall address any issues immediately through the Joint Commission that may arise regarding such procedures.