"The flights have stopped and our troops have already left Afghanistan. Now, a new chapter begins in our commitment to Afghanistan. We are going to lead with diplomacy, the military mission has concluded, now a diplomatic mission begins," announced the secretary of State of the United States Antony Blinken after the last evacuation flight left Kabul airport at a press conference. Blinken said the US will continue "its tireless efforts to help Americans, foreigners and Afghans to leave Afghanistan if they wish to do so" and said that fewer than 200 Americans remain in that country and that nearly 100 of them wish to leave. . Blinken stressed that they will continue to support Afghans who worked with the US to leave the country without a deadline. Blinken said the USit will make the Taliban honor its commitments to allow the orderly exit of people.
Blinken: US begins diplomatic mission in Afghanistan | Video
2021-08-31T00:56:22.249Z
- Blinken Urges Diplomatic Solution as Hezbollah Drones Challenge Israel's Iron Dome
- Israel Shifts Strategy in Gaza Conflict, Prepares for Potential Hezbollah Threats
- Novak Djokovic Triumphs Over Herbert to Launch Roland-Garros Campaign
- Fatal Israeli Hostage Rescue Escalates Gaza Crisis: Biden Faces New Diplomatic Strain
![](https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GettyImages-1234967669.jpg?quality=100&strip=info)
"The flights have stopped and our troops have already left Afghanistan. Now, a new chapter begins in our commitment to Afghanistan. We are going to | United States | CNN
Similar news:
- US attacks ISIS-K in Afghanistan | Video 3 years
- "God help us," Middle East expert says after last US plane leaves Afghanistan | Video | CNN 3 years
- Expert Says US Troops Left Large Amount of Aircraft and Weapons in Afghanistan | Video | CNN 3 years
- The photo and what we know of the last US soldier to leave Afghanistan | Video | CNN 3 years
- This is how the US began and ended the war in Afghanistan | Video | CNN 3 years
- Taliban Movement Is Role Model For US Civil War, Say US Extremists | Video | CNN 3 years