US President Joe Biden and the official representative of Pentagon John Kirby dealt with regard to the presence of Al-Qaida’s terrorist organization (prohibited in the Russian Federation) in Afghanistan. It is reported by RBC.
The American leader stated at a briefing in the White House that the United States got rid of the organization and no longer need the need for a military presence in the Islamic Republic. In the defense department, they are confident that Al-Qaida is still present in the country, although the number of its militants is small.
“What is your interest in Afghanistan at the moment, when” al-Qaeda “is no longer? We went to Afghanistan with a clear goal – to get rid of Al-Qaida, and also to get Usama bin Laden. And we Done it, “said Biden.
Kirby expressed confidence that Afghanistan retains the presence of terrorist organizations – the Islamic State (IG) and Al-Qaida (both organizations are prohibited in Russia). He added that the exact number of militants is unknown to the United States. The representative of Pentagon expressed concern about reports of violence against Americans in Afghanistan. He added that the United States stated Taliban (the organization is prohibited in the Russian Federation) that such actions are unacceptable.