WASHINGTON - The U.S Department of State spokesman John Kirby said his government continues to support efforts on the part of President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah in advancing the National Unity Government's reform agenda to bring security and stability to Afghanistan.
Addressing the daily press briefing in Washington on Friday, Kirby was asked about recent Afghan news reports that in a video conference between U.S President Barack Obama and Afghan leaders, "Obama asked Abdullah not to interfere with the Afghan president's constitution powers."
The journalist, posing the question asked whether there was "any disagreement between the U.S and Afghanistan, regarding the peace process and the input from the CEO?"
In answer to this, Kirby said: "What I would tell you is that - again, without getting into details of conversations in another arm of government here - the president [Obama] regularly speaks with President Ghani and with Chief Executive Abdullah to discuss security, governance, other bilateral and regional issues. We were pleased to see the recent agreement on the Afghan Government's appointment of a new attorney general, a new minister of the interior, and new leadership of the High Peace Council."
He went on to say: "We continue to support and welcome cooperation between President Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah in advancing the National Unity Government's reform agenda to bring security and stability to the Afghan people."
Earlier this month, Obama, during a video conference call with his Afghan counterpart, welcomed Ghani's recent efforts for direct talks with the Taliban.
During the video conference call, Obama was joined by the Afghan government's CEO Abdullah Abdullah and the U.S First Vice President Joe Biden.
Obama also "underscored U.S support for a peace process that reduces violence and ensures lasting stability in Afghanistan and the region," said the White House in a statement.
He maintained that a stable Afghanistan was a vital need to ensure longstanding peace and security in the region.
In addition, the U.S leader applauded the capabilities of Afghan forces in confronting the militants in the country. (Tolonews)