President Ghani Welcomes Trump’s New Strategy for Afghanistan

AVA- President Ghani said in a statement that the announcement showed the “enduring commitment by Afghanistan’s foundation partner in this global conflict”.

“I am grateful to President Trump and the American people for this affirmation of support for our efforts to achieve self reliance and for our joint struggle to rid the region from the threat of terrorism,” the statement said.

President emphasized on good points of the new strategy which increases capacity in the Resolute Support Mission, puts particular emphasis on enhancing Afghan air power, doubling the size of the Afghan Special Forces, and deepening NATO’s ability to train, advice and assist Afghan National Defense and security forces.

He said, “The U.S. partnership is stronger than ever in overcoming the threat of terrorism that threatens us all. The strength of our security forces should show the Taliban and others that they cannot win a military victory. The objective of peace is paramount. Peace remains our priority.”

U.S. President Donald Trump outlined a revised vision for the U.S. war in Afghanistan, pledging to end a strategy of “nation-building” and instead institute a policy aimed more squarely at addressing the terrorist threat that emanates from the region.