KABUL, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Afghan president, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, yesterday, vowed to prevent instability in his war-battered country, amid the intensified fighting and Taliban’s advances towards major cities.
“It is a matter of pride that the security and defence forces of Afghanistan have defended the country, and ensuring harmony among the forces is my priority,” Ghani said, in his short televised address to the nation.
The president pledged that he would not allow further instability in his country.
“The Afghans are suffering due to the imposed war and I assure you, to prevent further suffering of the people of Afghanistan is my historic responsibility.”
President Ghani also said that, he has initiated “consultations with the people of Afghanistan, including political leaders and international friends” and the outcome will be announced soon.
The Taliban militants have reportedly seized 19 provincial capitals, in the country’s 34 provinces.– NNN-XINHUA
