American and NATO forces began their withdrawal from Afghanistan in a "coordinated" manner, after taking all measures to secure it.
The White House also announced the start of the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, after nearly 20 years of war.
The number of remaining US forces in Afghanistan is estimated at 2,500, according to unofficial reports.
"The withdrawal has begun. It will be an orderly, coordinated and thoughtful process. The safety of our soldiers will be a top priority at every step of the operation, and we will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of our crew," a NATO official told AFP.
On April 15, the Secretary-General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, said that the alliance "will end the foreign presence in Afghanistan within months," adding that "the allies are determined to withdraw with US forces from Afghanistan starting next May."
On Wednesday, the Taliban, in an article published on its website, welcomed the start of the withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan, expressing optimism that the withdrawal would "end the conflict" in the country.
The movement stated that the presence of international forces was the main reason for the war in the country, but the article did not address the current peace process.
The United States has ordered the departure of non-essential staff from its embassy in Kabul, which highlights the growing threats as the US military prepares to leave the country after 20 years of war.
The State Department said that it "has ordered that US government employees - who can perform their duties elsewhere - leave the United States embassy in Kabul."
On April 14, US President Joe Biden said it was time to end his country's longest war.
Biden announced the gradual withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan from May 1, provided that the withdrawal will be completed before the anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001.
He pointed out that he was the fourth American president to witness the presence of US forces in Afghanistan, and said that he would not transfer this responsibility to a fifth president, and he also mentioned that the argument that the time is not yet ripe for its withdrawal from Afghanistan is "what brought us to where we are today."