KABUL (SW) – The US Embassy in Kabul on Wednesday clarified that Washington is not advocating an interim government in Afghanistan amid peace talks with the Taliban.
This was stated by Ross Wilson, Chargé d’Affaires to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. In a series of tweets, he said the United States is committed to bringing about an end to conflict in Afghanistan through a political settlement that ensures this country remains sovereign, unified and democratic, is at peace with itself and its neighbors and can preserve gains made over the last 19 years.
“The first phase of Afghanistan Peace Negotiations in Doha constituted an important step forward, but much remains to be done. The United States remains firm in its call for an immediate reduction of violence & ceasefire”, he tweeted.
Wilson said Ambassador Khalilzad and himself have talked and will continue to talk with Afghans about the need to accelerate the talks in Doha. “We have not advocated, and the United States is not advocating, an interim government. The outcomes of Afghanistan Peace Negotiations are up to Afghans & we believe those outcomes should reflect the wishes & aspirations of the Afghan people”.
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