(ANSA-AFP) - KABUL, APRIL 15 - US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has arrived in Afghanistan where he will have a series of talks on the withdrawal of American troops announced yesterday by President Joe Biden.
In the meantime, the EU takes note of the decisions of the US and NATO to withdraw their troops from Afghanistan by 11 September, starting from May 1st. "This was announced by NabilaMassrali, spokesman for the EU external action service.
"In light of these decisions, a firm and constructive commitment to peace negotiations by all sides will be essential - he added -. The EU will continue to work with international partners to encourage a politically negotiated solution through continuous direct talks between the parties. put an end to violence, which remains unacceptably high ".
"After twenty years - writes the Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio on Facebook - NATO has chosen to leave Afghanistan. therefore a road map that will allow the withdrawal of the Italian troops, to which I renew my heartfelt recognition for the support provided in recent years to the Afghan people ".
"Support - he continues - based on respect for the rights, especially of Afghan children and women. Our contribution to the Afghan people in recent years has been decisive".
(ANSA-AFP).
