Trump reaffirms Washington’s commitment regarding Afghanistan

By Khaama Press - Sat Jan 27 2018, 6:23 pm

The US President Donald Trump on Friday reaffirmed Washington’s commitment regarding Afghanistan as he insisted that the United States is committed to ensure the country never becomes the safe haven for the terror groups.

Speaking during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, President Trump said “I am pleased to report that the coalition to defeat ISIS has retaken almost 100 percent of the territory once held by these killers in Iraq and Syria.  There is still more fighting and work to be done and to consolidate our gains.”

He said “We are committed to ensuring that Afghanistan never again becomes a safe haven for terrorists who want to commit mass murder to our civilian populations.  I want to thank those nations represented here today that have joined in these crucial efforts,”.

“You are not just securing your own citizens, but saving lives and restoring hope for millions and millions of people,” he added.

Unveiling his administration’s new national security strategy late in December, President Trump said “We are committed to supporting the Afghan government and security forces in their fight against the Taliban, al-Qa’ida, ISIS, and other terrorists.”

He has said “We will bolster the fighting strength of the Afghan security forces to convince the Taliban that they cannot win on the battlefield and to set the conditions for diplomatic efforts to achieve enduring peace.”

The US President has also added that the United States will give priority to strengthening states where state weaknesses or failure would magnify threats to the homeland. “For instance, engagement in Afghanistan seeks to prevent the reemergence of terrorist safe havens,” he added.

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