KABUL (SW) – The Afghan government's key western backers, the U.S. and NATO are expected to reassure Kabul of their enduring support through a joint declaration on Saturday.
Sediq Seddiqi, spokesman for the president, has said the agreement between the U.S. and Taliban is not going to be about the withdrawal of American forces, but it is going to be an opportunity for the Taliban to abandon violence, break ties with Al Qaeda/other terror groups and embrace a political settlement pursuing a lasting peace in Afghanistan.
He confirmed the US Defense Secretary Mark Esper and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg are visiting Kabul on Saturday to issue a joint declaration in support of the Afghan government.
This comes as the US and Taliban are set to sign a peace deal in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The signing ceremony will be attended by special representatives of about 30 countries and internationally accredited organizations.
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