Biden assures Ghani of US support

ISLAMABAD: President Ashraf Ghani discussed the evolving and continuing relationship between the US and Afghanistan with President Joe Biden Friday evening, the Presidential Palace (ARG) said in a series of tweets.

The US stressed continued diplomatic and economic support to Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) and government, ARG said.

“Both sides stressed the importance of Afghans coming together for peace and security and reiterated the enduring partnership, continued diplomatic and economic support for the Afghan government, security forces and the importance of preserving the gains of the last 20 years,” ARG added. Biden also reassured Ghani that support for the ANDSF will continue. Ghani expressed his confidence that the ANDSF will protect and defend Afghanistan, ARG said.