NATO Resolute Support Commander Gen. Scott Miller on Tuesday called on all sides to reduce violence and move toward peace.
“Very good time for all sides to consider reducing violence so the military forces of all sides can build the political paths toward peace,” he said.
Miller also congratulated the Afghan people on their 101st Independence Day and reiterated his support from the security forces.
Meanwhile, US Department of State also issued a statement in which the US reiterated its commitment to the political settlement in Afghanistan.
“We honor the resilience and self-determination of the Afghan people, who have embarked on a new phase in their effort to end a 40-year war and live in peace, freedom, and prosperity. The United States remains committed to a political settlement that ends the conflict and ensures Afghanistan never again poses a threat to the United States and its allies,” the US Department of State said.
“At this historic moment, as the Afghan people come together and attempt to broker a lasting peace, let us redouble our joint efforts in pursuit of a sovereign, unified, democratic, and self-reliant Afghanistan that is at peace with itself and which is a contributing member of the international community,” the statement said.
