Afghan defence officials have said that the fifth and last phase of security transition will be announced on Tuesday. They said that the Afghan security forces are now capable enough to provide security for the Afghan citizens and are ready to stand against any terror threat.
During the fifth phase of security transition all security responsibilities will be handed over by the US-led Nato forces to Afghan forces.
The first phase of security transition had started two years ago.
Governor of southern Uruzgan Amir Mohammed Akhundzada said, "The Afghan forces are capable enough to provide security for the province about which we are extremely happy."
"We are happy that the Afghan forces are now ready to provide security in Afghanistan," Governor of northern Kunduz Mohammad Anwar Jegdalek said.
In the last phase, security responsibilities of the remaining 95 districts will be handed over to the Afghan forces. It also includes some of the most disturbed areas of south and east Afghanistan where the Taliban have fought a bloody terror battle against the US-backed government since 2001.
"Afghan forces should work together and equip themselves to face any threat in Afghanistan," Governor of Bamyan Habiba Sarabi said.
Shah Wali Adeeb Governor of northern Badakhsahan said, "I believe that the Afghan forces are capable and I hope that with time the number of Afghan soldiers will increase in the province."
"We have full faith on the Afghan forces that they will protect us," said a resident of eastern Ghazni.
A resident of eastern Nangarhar said, "People should cooperate with the Afghan forces and assist them in protecting our land."
The Afghan Transition Coordination Commission on Sunday said that it will submit a proposal about the requirements of the Afghan security forces a day before the fifth phase of security transition begins.
Afghan security and Nato officials on Sunday got together to discuss over the last phase of security transition and prepare a list of requirements for the Afghan security forces.
The Commission said that Afghan security forces are capable enough to take charge of security responsibilities because the Afghan security forces have been providing security for the places where foreign forces do not exist.
Afghan security forces will take charge of country's security once the fifth and last phase of security transition begins.
The foreign troops are due to leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014 after the Afghan security forces will take over full security responsibility.
After the handover, the Nato forces will only provide support and training to the Afghan Army soldiers and Police. The Afghan forces will lead their fight against the militants who were ousted from power after the 9/11 attacks.
However, doubts remain over the ability of 350,000 Afghan soldiers to thwart any terror attempt by the Taliban. The Nato coalition force will play an important role in logistics and providing air support during combat missions when required.