US President Joe Biden will meet Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation at the White House on June 25. Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Sunday, "President Ghani and Dr. Abdullah's arrival here amid the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan will highlight the enduring partnership between the United States and Afghanistan."
According to an official statement from the White House, "The United States is committed to supporting the Afghan people by providing diplomatic, economic, and humanitarian assistance to support the Afghan people, including Afghan women, girls, and minorities. Meanwhile, the United States will remain deeply engaged with the Government of Afghanistan to ensure the country never again becomes a safe haven for terrorist groups who pose a threat to the U.S. homeland."
Meanwhile, in the statement, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the head of the Taliban's political office said, "We understand that the world and Afghans have queries and questions about the form of the system to be established following the withdrawal of foreign troops. Meanwhile, a genuine Islamic system is the best means for the solution of all issues of the Afghans. Our very participation in the negotiations and its support on our part indicates openly that we believe in resolving issues through (mutual) understanding."
On the other hand, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the issue was of "paramount priority" to Biden. Meanwhile, the administration was getting people out "at a record pace," although he gave no specific figure.
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