KABUL on behalf of the government and the American people on Afghanistan’s 101st independence anniversary.
“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,” Pompeo said.
He said the United States remained committed to a political settlement that ends the conflict and ensures Afghanistan never again poses a threat to the United States and its allies.
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