Ghani anticipates restoration of the US – Afghanistan ties under Biden
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has congratulated Joe Biden upon taking charge as President of the United States of America.
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U.S. to undertake a review of a deal with Taliban
President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for his top diplomat said Tuesday he would undertake a review of a deal with Afghanistan’s Taliban and believed the United States needed means to prevent any resurgence of terrorism.
Analysts believe NATO’s role pivotal in peace process
The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has spoken with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani over phone.
NATO reiterates its position on Afghan mission
The NATO has reiterated its position on the Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan has not changed in the wake of drawdown of the U.S. forces.
‘US is not advocating an interim government in Afghanistan’
The US Embassy in Kabul on Wednesday clarified that Washington is not advocating an interim government in Afghanistan amid peace talks with the Taliban.
Pentagon presses ahead with Afghanistan troop drawdown
Despite a new law prohibiting further reduction of US troops in Afghanistan without the Pentagon sending Congress an assessment of the risks, the military has not halted the withdrawal, Reuters reported.
NATO to decide on troop’s level in Afghanistan next month
The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the Alliance would decide on the troop’s level in Afghanistan in the coming month.
Khalilzad calls for swift political agreement in Afghanistan
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation has urged the Afghan government and the Taliban to reach political agreement as soon as possible.
FIFA Awards: Lewandowski, Bronze crowned as the best for 2020
Robert Lewandowski has been crowned as the best football player among men while Lucy Bronze as the best among women.
UNAMA expresses apprehensions over surging IED attacks, targeted killings
The UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan has said civilian casualties caused by improvised explosive devices surged by over 60 per cent in past two months.
President Ghani confers over ceasefire with Gen. Milley, PM Khan
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has conferred over ceasefire with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, and U.S. Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley.
NATO urges peace negotiators to strive for ceasefire
NATO has urged all parties to the Afghan conflict to build on momentum by agreeing to immediately end violence and by negotiating toward a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire.
