Some caveats lifted, some assets pledged

Waiting to see what precisely this means...From NATO's website:

Leaders of the 26 countries agreed to remove some caveats–-national restrictions on how, when and where forces can be used--to further strengthen the effectiveness of the NATO-led forces in the country.

“About 26,000 of the total 32,000 NATO ISAF forces are now more useable than they were for combat and non-combat missions,” NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer told reporters. They also confirmed that, regardless of the remaining caveats, in an emergency situation every Ally will come to the aid of the forces that require assistance.

A number of countries also pledged additional assets, including fighters, helicopters, infantry companies as well as training teams that will mentor the Afghan National Army. The Secretary General said this meant 90% of the formal mission requirements were now filled.