The United States has firmly expressed its willingness to collaborate withPakistan in addressing the security threats emanating from the Afghanistanborder. A recent report highlighted the US stance, which strongly rebuffedany insinuations that terrorists had acquired weaponry abandoned byAmerican forces in Afghanistan.
US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby reacted vehemently toassertions that military equipment left behind could have fallen into thehands of militants, potentially jeopardizing the security of neighboringcountries, including Pakistan. Despite this, Kirby underscored Washington’scommitment to working alongside Pakistan to counter the security challengesstemming from the Afghanistan border.
The US’s response comes amidst a surge in cross-border terrorist attackswithin Pakistan originating from Afghanistan. In a recent incident,Pakistani troops successfully repelled a cross-border raid by “hundreds” ofTaliban militants, resulting in a four-hour intense gunfight that left 12terrorists dead and claimed the lives of four Pakistani soldiers.
During a briefing in Washington, John Kirby, the US NSC Coordinator forStrategic Communications, discussed the Biden-Harris Administration’sobjectives and priorities for upcoming international summits. However, ajournalist’s mention of militant groups gaining control of approximately $7billion worth of military equipment left behind by American forces inAfghanistan prompted a sharp interruption from Kirby.
He categorically rejected the notion that the US had abandoned significantmilitary hardware in Afghanistan, clarifying that only limited equipment,such as airport maintenance assets, had been left behind. Kirbyacknowledged that some military equipment had transitioned to AfghanNational Security Forces before the US withdrawal, emphasizing its intendeduse in supporting the Afghan security apparatus.
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In essence, the United States remains resolute in its commitment tocollaborating with Pakistan to tackle the pressing security concernsemanating from the Afghanistan border. It vehemently denies allegations ofleaving behind substantial military equipment that could benefit militants.
The escalating incidents of cross-border terrorism underline the urgency ofthe situation, emphasizing the need for joint efforts to secure the region.While disputes persist over the disposition of military equipment, thefocus remains on addressing the immediate security challenges facingPakistan and its neighbors
