KABUL (SW): In his upbeat message to the nation on the occasion of Eid, President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said things have changed for good and the rebels should respond positively to the calls for peace.
Ghani said that if the Taliban responded with violence to the calls for peace, they would face serious consequences. He noted that the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have strengthened, and the Afghan National Army (ANA) is also moving towards further improvement.
He went on to say that things have improved for good and the international support for the ANSF is on the rise. Ghani said that of late, Afghanistan has earned confidence of the international community.
About the forthcoming Warsaw Summit of the NATO member and allied countries, the Afghan President mentioned that the Government of National Unity (GNU) is well prepared to secure the international community’s sustainable support. The President added in his remarks that the country has improved ties with the regional countries, and it has earned the backing of international community in the fight against terrorism.
He noted that the enemies of the nation have vicious plans to destabilize Afghanistan but despite all that the government has ensured successful launch of mega projects like the Chabahar Port, Salma Dam and others. Underlining the importance of Afghanistan’s strategic location, he also pinned hope for a rail network with China.
The President said that the circle of global terrorism has widened to the extent that sacred places like Masjid-e-Nabwai in Madina, Saudi Arabia are not immune to terrorist attacks.
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