🔥 Big news straight from Kabul! A senior Afghan official just took aim at U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent talk about retaking Bagram airbase. In a statement to state-run Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA), diplomat Jalali made it crystal clear: Afghans have never welcomed foreign troops on their soil. 🤝
“Afghans have never accepted foreign military presence in their land throughout history,” Jalali said, urging both Afghanistan and America to shift gears toward economic and political cooperation built on mutual respect and shared interests. 🌏
Trump, who’s been taking jabs at President Biden for handing over Bagram during the U.S. withdrawal in August 2021, told reporters in London, “We want to retake it.” For context, Bagram sits about 50 km north of Kabul and was the hub of U.S.-led operations for 20 years until last summer’s pullout paved the way for the Taliban takeover. 👀
What’s next? Jalali’s remarks signal that any talk of re-deploying foreign forces will face stiff resistance in Kabul. Instead, officials are pushing for fresh dialogues on trade, infrastructure, and political partnership—areas that could actually move the needle for everyday Afghans. Stay tuned as this story develops! 📰
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Senior Afghan official slams Trump's remarks on Bagram airbase
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