This past year’s surprise success of the Islamic State (ISIS), which has put the future of Iraq in jeopardy, has prompted concern among U.S. policymakers that, as U.S. and coalition forces depart, Afghan forces could face a similar threat from the Taliban. While Afghanistan does not face the same Sunni–Shia sectarian divisions that have fueled the fighting in Iraq, the Afghan government remains dependent on international financial support, and the Afghan security forces require U.S. air support, equipment, training, and intelligence to maintain an edge over the Taliban.
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22 Apr 2021 - 09:24
KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghan Ambassador Ashraf Haidari has briefed Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on the current situation in Afghanistan, reports a news website.
Haidari’s meeting with the Sri Lankan president was part of his regular consultations with leaders of the government in Colombo.
The ambassador briefed the president on recent developments in Afghanistan, particularly US President Joe Biden’s decision to draw American forces by September 11.
According to Colombo Page, the Afghan diplomat hailed the American troop withdrawal announcement a new chapter in the US-Afghanistan relations.
Military, economic development and humanitarian partnerships based the US-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) and the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) would continue, he hoped.