KABUL - High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini, on Wednesday spoke with CEO Abdullah Abdullah, and on Thursday with the President, Ashraf Ghani.
Mogherini expressed to President Ghani her sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims of Wednesday attack on the American University in Kabul, reiterating the European Union's solidarity with the Afghan authorities in the fight against terrorism.
Mogherini spoke to both the Chief Executive and the President about the urgent need to find a swift, viable and durable solution to current challenges. Political stability remains a prerequisite for progress – for the sake of the country and the Afghan people.
Following their meeting two weeks ago she welcomed the new round of talks announced for Thursday.  She expressed her confidence in the President and the Chief Executive to collectively live up to their commitments and to help maintain important international support.
Mogherini discussed with the President and with the Chief Executive the upcoming Brussels Conference on Afghanistan, to be held on 4-5 October. The Conference, co-hosted by the European Union,  will provide a timely opportunity for the international community and the Afghan National Unity Government to renew their partnership, and to take further steps towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. (PR)