US remains committed to Afghans: Pompeo

KABUL (Pajhwok): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says his country remains committed to its own enduring partnership with Afghanistan, pledging $600 million in humanitarian aid to Afghan civilians next year.

“The start of the Afghan Peace Negotiations in Doha has opened a new and unprecedented opportunity for peace and prosperity,” Pompeo said while addressing the Geneva conference on Tuesday.

“So it is a must for all our all countries and organizations to help maintain and advance gains achieved since 2001.”

He called on Afghan government to remain committed to its international responsibilities and stressed on the need for concrete steps towards bringing financial reforms and fighting corruption.

The Geneva conference was co-hosted by Finland, Afghanistan and United Nations and international community pledged $13 billion to Afghanistan for another four years.

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