The US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice Wells met with Afghan leaders in Kabul and discussed issues around US-Afghan Civilians Assistance Review and the presidential elections.
In her meeting with President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday, they discussed US-Afghan Civilians Assistance Review to promote strong governance and self-reliance as proposed by President Ghani in his letter to US President Donald Trump and other issues related to Afghanistan, the Presidential Palace said in a statement.
According to the statement, the two sides also discussed the peace process and preparations for the upcoming presidential elections.
They also discussed the importance of holding the elections in September and the success and results of the Consultative Loya Jirga for Peace, added the statement.
Wells also met with Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah where they discussed the launch of US-Afghan Civilian Assistance Review, peace efforts and timely presidential elections in Afghanistan.
Wells arrived in Kabul on Sunday to participate in the opening of the US-Afghan Civilian Assistance Review.
The US Embassy in Kabul said in a statement that the Review will strengthen Afghan institutions and promote Afghan self-reliance, and is an element of the investment the US makes in the social and economic development of Afghanistan.
During her visit, Wells will meet with stakeholders of the September 28 Afghan Presidential Elections to learn about ongoing preparations and underscore US commitment to a transparent and efficient presidential elections process, the statement said.
Wells also met Independent Election Commission (IEC) members on Monday morning to hear about preparations for the upcoming presidential vote in September.
A statement from the US embassy said she stressed the importance of a transparent and credible election process, making swift preparations to complete voter registration and hiring and training the staff needed to conduct the elections in a timely manner.
