WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday said Afghanistan continued to make progress towards a more democratic and secure future.
“We stand with you as you honor your many achievements, and we salute your courage, your hard work and your commitment to build on them in the years ahead,” Kerry said in his Independence Day message.
Kerry extended congratulations to the Afghans and best wishes to the people and government of Afghanistan on behalf of President Obama and the American people on the occasion . . .









