Biden, Ghani Agree Taliban Offensive Contradicts Negotiation Claims - White House
Muhammad Irfan Published July 24, 2021 | 05:10 AM
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 24th July, 2021) US President Joe Biden and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in a phone conversation agreed that the current offensive by the Taliban (banned in Russia) contradicts their claims to support peace talks, the White House said in a readout.
"President Biden and President Ghani agreed that the Taliban's current offensive is in direct contradiction to the movement's claim to support a negotiated settlement of the conflict," the release said on Friday.
"They deplored the loss of innocent Afghan lives, including through continued targeted killings, as well as displacement of the civilian population, looting and burning of buildings, destruction of vital infrastructure, and damage to communication networks."
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley said on Wednesday that about half of the 419 district centers in Afghanistan are under Taliban control, but they have not taken over any of the 34 provincial capitals in the country.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier, Match 2: Ireland Women open with Comfortable ..
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
Nasreen Noori’s book ‘Popatan Jahra Khwab’ launched
Wafaqi Mohtasib inspection team visits Excise and taxation office
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil ..
Pak-US officials engage to enhance trade, investment ties
IBCC to promote educational excellence, expand regional presence
Pakistani 'Blue Helmets' serving UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo set to leav ..
More Stories From World
-
Japan anime studio draws on talent of autistic artists
9 minutes ago -
Pakistan needs strong defence in view of its location in 'rough' neighbourhood: Masood Khan
9 minutes ago -
Bangladesh children sweat at home as heatwave shuts schools
19 minutes ago -
Iconic shared Olympic gold moment will not be repeated, says Barshim
19 minutes ago -
Bangladesh children sweat at home as heatwave shuts schools
50 minutes ago -
Pakistani 'Blue Helmets' serving UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo set to leave after 20 years of ..
1 hour ago
-
Golf: PGA Zurich Classic of New Orleans scores
1 hour ago -
Slot 'confident' of Liverpool job as 'negotiations' take place
7 hours ago -
Google parent Alphabet's Q1 profits beat estimates: company
7 hours ago -
WADA asks 'independent prosecutor' to examine Chinese swimmers case
7 hours ago -
New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein sex crime conviction
8 hours ago -
Bagnaia and Spanish rivals chase victory at Jerez
9 hours ago