A highly anticipated security agreement is signed to allow American troops to stay in Afghanistan past the end of the year.<br/> <br />Guests at the presidential palace witnessed Afghan national security adviser Hanif Atmar and U.S. Ambassador James Cunningham put pen to paper.<br/> <br />...Extending a partnership, and filling a campaign promise by newly inaugurated President Ashraf Ghani.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Dari) AFGHAN PRESIDENT, ASHRAF GHANI; SAYING:<br/> <br />"As an independent country and understanding of our national interests, we signed this agreement for stability, goodwill and prosperity of our people, stability of the region and the world."<br/> <br />Twelve-thousand foreign military personnel are now expected to keep their boots on Afghan soil past 2014.<br/> <br />That's when the combat mission of Afghanistan's U.S.-led NATO force is slated to end.<br/> <br />U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, James Cunningham:<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN, JAMES CUNNINGHAM, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Ou
