The outgoing US President Barack Obama spoke to his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani and CEO Dr Abdullah Adbullah over phone and expressed deep appreciation for the steadfast partnership between the two countries, the White House said.
In a readout, the White House said Obama yesterday spoke by phone with Ghani, who was joined by the Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan Dr Abdullah Abdullah.
"President Obama expressed his deep appreciation for the steadfast partnership between the United States and Afghanistan," a readout of the telephonic conversation between the two leaders said.
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"He commended the leaders for their commitment to the Afghan people and applauded the National Unity Government's efforts to reduce corruption and support the rule of law," it said.
"The President encouraged both leaders to continue their shared efforts to enhance national unity and support a lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan," the White House said.
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