Afghan President met the U.S. Secretary of State in Kabul

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KABUL, 16 April, 2021 (TON): On Thursday, the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul.

The visit affirmed United States’ continued commitment to Afghanistan.

Secretary Blinken made clear that the United States stands with Afghanistan and its people in support of a peaceful and prosperous future.  

The discussion on sharing investment in Afghanistan and the importance of preserving the gains of the last twenty years, especially in building a strong civil society and protecting the rights of women and girls were discussed between the two leaders.

Moreover, strategies to counter terrorism in Afghanistan were also emphasized with special focus on barring other terrorist groups to operate in the region.

 

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