Sullivan said Biden did not want the US to enter a “third decade of conflict” in Afghanistan and believed it was time for the Afghan army to defend the country two decades after billions of dollars of investment and training by the US. On Monday, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the failure of the Afghan military is to blame for the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan. He is expected to make an address in the coming days. US President Joe Biden has not spoken publicly on the situation in Afghanistan since Saturday, when he defended the decision to withdraw troops. She noted the Taliban pledged to negotiate the establishment of an inclusive Islamic government and to ensure the safety of both Afghans and foreign missions.Ĭhina, she added, hopes that would “ensure a smooth transition of the situation in Afghanistan”. “Iran backs efforts to restore stability in Afghanistan and, as a neighbouring and brother nation, Iran invites all groups in Afghanistan to reach a national agreement.” ChinaĬhina on Monday said its embassy will remains open in Kabul and expressed a willingness to support the country’s reconstruction.įoreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying did not answer directly when asked on Monday whether Beijing would recognise the Taliban as the new government but said that China would respect the choice of the Afghan people.
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“America’s military defeat and its withdrawal must become an opportunity to restore life, security and durable peace in Afghanistan,” Iran’s state TV quoted Raisi as saying. Tehran, which supports an inclusive Afghan government that would include all ethnic groups and sects, has denied this. Washington has accused Iran in the past of providing covert aid to Taliban fighters against US forces. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said the US “military failure” in Afghanistan offers an opportunity to establish lasting peace in the country. Here are more world reactions as of Monday: Iran
We in the international community stand ready to assist them.” The statement concludes, “The Afghan people deserve to live in safety, security and dignity.
On Sunday night, more than 60 nations released a joint statement saying that those in power and authority across the country “bear responsibility - and accountability - for the protection of human life and property, and for the immediate restoration of security and civil order”.
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