Biden set to meet Afghanistan President Ghani amid troop pullout
By DW
22 June 2021 |
8:21 am
The US president will discuss troop withdrawal with his Afghan counterpart as the Taliban gain ground in Afghanistan. Biden is expected to pledge economic and humanitarian aid.
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