The US military will remain in Afghanistan until the evacuation of American citizens, said President Joe Biden in an interview with ABC TV channel.
The American leader stressed that the authorities will try to meet the end of the withdrawal of troops in the originally approved deadlines – until August 31. However, if at this point will not be able to take out of all US citizens from the country, the military mission will be extended.
Biden also clarified that at present in Afghanistan there are from 10 to 15 thousand Americans. In addition, the US government intends to evacuate 50-65 thousand Afghans who want to leave the country. The head of the White House made it possible to be done until the end of the month, if you accelerate the pace of evacuation.
May 1, USA and NATO countries began the official conclusion of troops from the Afghan territories. In August, Biden stated that the United States had fulfilled his mission in Afghanistan. He stressed that he did not regret the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, since the further stay of the US forces in the country would threaten big losses.