KABUL, 13 January 2022, (TON):  West said “the US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West talked with former president Hamid Karzai and former chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah on a range of issues.”

West said that in separate telephone discussions he discussed humanitarian aid, human rights and the way forward with Karzai and Abdullah.

He tweeted “I had the opportunity to speak yesterday with (former president) Karzai and Dr. Abdullah separately. Thankful for their valuable counsel on international engagement in support of the Afghan people, the humanitarian and economic situation, rights of women and girls and minority groups, and the way ahead this winter.”

Abdullah also said he had talked with West about the situation in Afghanistan and added that he hopes all sides take actions to prevent a catastrophe in Afghanistan.

Abdullah said in a tweet “we exchanged views on the current humanitarian crisis, new initiatives and practical solutions to address the livelihood, liquidity, educational and healthcare challenges facing Afghan men and women.”

Hamid Karzai also in a tweet says that he and West talked about the humanitarian situation and girls’ education in Afghanistan.”