Biden He ignored Boris Johnson and other G7 leaders’ calls to postpone his withdrawal on August 31 Afghanistan
After an emergency meeting of G7 leaders hosted by the Prime Minister on Tuesday afternoon, the United States President Said that the United States is “according to plan” to meet the evacuation deadline.
He insisted that the risk of his troops and their allies staying in Afghanistan after the end of this month is “increasing.”
This decision means that Britain’s current evacuation time is limited because the US military is providing security at Kabul Airport to allow people to flee the country.
Mr. Johnson had hoped to persuade Mr. Biden to keep his troops on the ground after August 31 to allow more time for evacuation, although Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace admitted before the meeting that the deadline was “not too good”. possible”.
Mr. Johnson stated after the virtual meeting that the leaders agreed that the “first condition” before and after the deadline was Taliban It must be given “safe passage for those who come up with it”.
He said that the Kabul Airport had a “distressing scene” for those trying to flee Afghanistan, adding that the UK would “stick to the last moment we can do it.”
He said that although he was “confident” to let more people leave Afghanistan, “the situation at the airport has not improved. There are public order problems. This is a distressing scene for those who try to leave, and our The same is true for the army”.
The Taliban warned that it “will not allow evacuation” after August 31, while earlier it stated that it would not accept foreign troops remaining in Afghanistan after the end of this month.
The organization came to power last week after a large-scale U.S. withdrawal. The organization stated that foreign troops still in existence after the deadline will cross the “red line”, which will “provoke a reaction.”
In a speech after the G7 meeting, Mr. Biden said that if the United States and allied forces stay longer in Afghanistan, they will be at risk of being attacked by Islamic State affiliates and the “fragile” working relationship with the Taliban.
He told reporters: “The leaders have reached a strong consensus on the ongoing evacuation mission and the need to coordinate our approach to Afghanistan as we move forward.
“First, in terms of evacuation, we agree that we will continue to work closely to evacuate people as effectively and safely as possible.
“We are currently working hard to complete it by August 31, the sooner it is done, the better.
“Daily operations will bring additional risks to our troops, but whether it can be completed before August 31 depends on whether the Taliban continue to cooperate and allow the people we are transporting to enter the airport without interrupting our operations.”
Mr. Biden added that he has asked for a contingency plan to adjust the timetable “when necessary.”
Mr. Johnson said that the G7 leaders — the UN Secretary-General and NATO Secretary-General attended Tuesday’s meeting — have agreed on a “road map” for engagement with the Taliban.
He said: “The first condition we set for the G7 is that they must ensure that those who come up with it will pass safely on August 31 and beyond.
“Some people will say they don’t accept this, and I hope some people will see it, because the G7 has a very considerable influence-economics, diplomacy, and politics.”
A joint statement by the leaders of the Group of Seven—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States—reaffirmed their commitment to the Afghan people.
The statement added: “The legitimacy of any future government depends on the methods it takes now to uphold its international obligations and commitments to ensure stability in Afghanistan.”
this Ministry of Defense It was stated on Tuesday night that about 9,226 people had been evacuated from Kabul since the start of the mission on Friday.
This includes embassy staff, British nationals, people in compliance with the Afghanistan Relocation and Assistance Policy (Arap) plan, and some nationals from partner countries.
However, the Ministry of Defense stated that it would not comment on the Guardian’s report citing defense sources, that the evacuation may end within 24 to 36 hours.
The newspaper stated that it would take two to three days for the US military to close its operations at Kabul airport, while the British military’s goal was to leave at least 24 hours in advance—allowing a short period of time for the remaining flights to leave.
At the same time, a former British ambassador to Washington stated that Mr. Biden’s reputation and legacy were permanently damaged by his withdrawal.
Lord Renwick wrote in the “Daily Telegraph” that Mr. Biden promised during his campaign to regain the respect of the United States from the world.
Lord Renwick wrote: “On the contrary, the Allied governments were shocked by his abandonment of Afghanistan and how it was implemented, and cheered in Moscow and Beijing.”
“For President Biden, the image of a’good person’ has disappeared. His reputation and legacy have been tarnished forever.”
Lord Renwick said that Vice President Kamala Harris also found it difficult to restore her reputation because she “committed to re-emphasize women’s rights internationally.”
