The United States says it will continue to regulate Afghanistan's security and development issues even after halting its combat mission in 2015. The Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Mr. Robert Blake today told a news conference that the U.S. aims to prepare Afghan forces and law enforcement agencies for protection and security in their country. He said the situation in Afghanistan is gradually improving, but it is a very fragile condition. Mr. Blake said Washington appreciates the assistance of Tajikistan and other Central Asian states in the stabilization of the Afghan situation.