Publish dateSaturday 23 June 2018 - 08:38
Story Code : 165743
Ghani, Pence speak over phone on ceasefire and Afghan peace efforts
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and the US Vice President Mike Pence spoke over phone regarding the ceasefire initiative and ongoing efforts for peace and reconciliation.
The Office of the President, ARG Palace, said the leaders of the two countries spoke over the phone on Thursday evening to discuss the issues of mutual interest.
According to ARG Palace, the US Vice President expressed happiness regarding the initiative by President Ghani and the Afghan government for ceasefire.
Vice President Pence also reaffirmed the support of Washington to Afghan peace process and hailed the Afghan government for the recent efforts aimed at implementation of reforms.
He also reaffirmed Washington’s support regarding the upcoming elections, ARG Palace said, adding that the leaders of the two countries also emphasized on the importance of joint efforts and fight against terrorism.
President Ghani thanked the United States for its support and cooperation with Afghanistan and said the Afghan nation is going through a critical moment where important decisions must be taken for peace and reconciliation.
In his turn, Vice President Pence said Washington remains committed to support Afghanistan and the Afghan government’s decisions.
Source : Afghan Voice Agency(AVA)
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