KABUL, Afghanistan – On the occasion of International Day of Peace, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday said peace is possible only through a political settlement, adding the government is making efforts to end the long-fought war in the country. 
Ghani exclaimed the Afghan negotiators are representing the country and should be supported without interference.
“No one should interfere in the negotiations. Our delegation should be fully supported so that they represent the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan with power,” he said as quoted by TOLOnews. “This is not a drama series… This is the story of the Afghan people.”
Meanwhile, Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah stressed the need for using the current opportunity for ending the war in the country, warning the possible consequences of a failure in the process. 
“We should keep unity among ourselves for peace. If we lose this process, we will lose the chance for a real peace even if it is possible,” Abdullah said.
“While the people of #Afghanistan are yearning for an end to war & demanding a dignified & inclusive peace, I call on all compatriots to take bold steps, as required per our holy religion of Islam, to safeguard civilians, lay down arms & seek a just settlement,” he further said in a tweet later that day.
On September 12, the Afghan and Taliban negotiators held an opening session to officially begin the long-awaited talks in Qatari capital Doha, but has been struggling since then to form an agenda that could lead through the process. (KHAAMA PRESS)