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U.S. Senate delegation, President Ghani discuss security situation in Afghanistan

Xinhua, February 21, 2017 Adjust font size:

A visiting delegation of U.S. Senate held meeting with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani here on Tuesday and exchanged views on matters pertaining mutual interests, said a statement released by the Presidential Palace.

"Matters pertaining mutual interests including security situation in Afghanistan, economic development, investment and education came under discussion and the visiting senators praised the achievements of Afghan government in the said fields," said the statement.

President Ghani thanked the U.S. senators and the U.S. administration for its support to Afghanistan.

Afghan officials, including chief executive Abdullah Abdullah and advisor to president on National Security Mohammad Hanif Atmar, accompanied the president in the meeting, the statement added. Endit