New US envoy presents credentials to President Droupadi Murmu
It is after a gap of more than two years that the US will have a full-fledged envoy at the embassy in India.
It is after a gap of more than two years that the US will have a full-fledged envoy at the embassy in India.
Blome referred PoK as "Azad Jammu and Kashmir", which is against to the Indian stand as the region was forcibly occupied by Pakistan in 1947.
Seoul hopes to use the declaration as a stepping stone to improve cross-border relations and achieve lasting peace on the peninsula.
What happens in Afghanistan remains of global consequence and the Security Council needs to be fully informed of the gravity of the present situation, said Deborah Lyons, top UN envoy for Afghanistan
The US Department of State also issued a statement reiterating its commitment to the political settlement in Afghanistan.
Khalilzad also met President Ashraf Ghani and Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah in Kabul and congratulated them on their agreement to form an inclusive government after proctracted negotiations.
The terrorist group opposes a peace agreement between the Afghan government and the Taliban, he further added.
The Taliban is demanding the release of 5,000 prisoners by the Afghan government based on the US-Taliban agreement.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation also renewed its appeal to "all Afghan leaders and parties to urgently reduce violence and work for lasting ceasefire" .
"The Taliban commit that released prisoners will abide by the commitments made in the peace agreement and not return to the battlefield", he added.