India comes of 3 days in a Taliban truce called in Afghanistan, the hopes of peace – india news



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India has joined countries like the united states, Germany and Iran in the welcome to the three days of ceasefire in Afghanistan, saying he expects the truce will be extended in order to address the humanitarian situation in the war-torn country.

The Taliban announced the ceasefire for Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday night. The afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who welcomed and extended an offer of peace from their government. He instructed the Afghan security forces to comply with the three days of the cease-fire and to “defend only if attacked”.

The ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement on Sunday: “India welcomes the agreement reached for a ceasefire in Afghanistan for three days during the Eid. We hope that this cease-fire would be extended further and become permanent to address the grave humanitarian situation resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, and pave the way for lasting peace and stability for the people of Afghanistan.”

The statement added, “India is with the people of Afghanistan in their quest for lasting peace, security, sovereignty and prosperity.”

On Sunday, Ghani announced that his government will release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture, in response to the ceasefire and take additional steps in the peace process.

Secretary of state Mike Pompeo welcomed the announcement of the truce .

“We have worked hard to achieve this moment, and I hope that this rest of the conflict gives the Afghan people the space and security they deserve to celebrate Eid, while allowing the Taliban and the government of the opportunity of taking additional steps toward a future of peace,” he said.

The Taliban had been last call for a ceasefire during the Eid in June 2018.

However, the violence has significantly increased in Afghanistan since the US and the Taliban, an agreement was signed in the month of February.

The world community has been calling for a reduction in violence, so that the fraying of the peace process can be taken forward.

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