Guterres welcomes Taliban’s announcement of 3-day partial ceasefire during Eid

Guterres welcomes Taliban’s announcement of 3-day partial ceasefire during Eid

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the Taliban’s announcement of a three-day partial ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr holidays.

In a statement, he urged all parties concerned to seize this opportunity and embrace an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.

The Secretary-General said there is no military solution to this conflict and only a political settlement can bring an end to the sufferings of in Afghanistan.

Antonio Guterres reiterated the UN’s commitment to supporting the people and Government of Afghanistan in this important endeavor.
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