KABUL – Afghanistan praised the “sincere efforts of its allies” on Sundayafter US President Donald Trump said he had called off negotiations withthe Taliban, apparently ending a year-long diplomatic push to exitAmerica’s longest war.
“The Afghan government, in relation to the peace, appreciates the sincereefforts of its allies and is committed to working together with the UnitedStates and other allies to bring lasting peace,” said a statement fromPresident Ashraf Ghani’s office.
The US-backed government in Kabul had eyed the deal with deep unease andlong complained of being sidelined from the talks.
“We have always insisted that real peace can only be achieved if theTaliban stop killing Afghans and accept a ceasefire, and face-to-face talkswith the Afghan government,” the statement from Ghani’s office said.
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A presidential election is scheduled for September 28, and Kabul “insists”the polls should be held to establish “a strong, lawful and legitimategovernment so that it can take forward the peace process with wisdom”.-APP/AFP
