<Anchor> As
Afghanistan fell to the Taliban faster than expected, the movement of the international community including the United States is also accelerating. Connect with Washington to hear more about the news.
Correspondent Yunsu Kim, President Biden canceled his vacation and returned to the White House?
<Reporter>
Yes, even after the outbreak of Afghanistan, President Biden has been presiding over the national security meeting via video at Camp David, and he finally returned this afternoon (17th).
The situation is so urgent, and the criticism of whether the decision to withdraw the U.S. military is wrong is increasing, so I returned and gave a speech to the public a while ago, and President Biden said that he does not regret the decision to end the war in Afghanistan.
Let's hear it.
[Biden/President of the United States: Our mission in Afghanistan was not to rebuild the country. The purpose of the US presence in Afghanistan has always been to prevent a terrorist attack on the United States.] While the
current situation is painful, President Biden emphasized that he will not repeat the mistakes of the past of staying and fighting where America is not interested.
<Anchor>
Did the UN Security Council hold an emergency meeting?
<Reporter>
Through an emergency meeting, the UN Security Council issued a statement urging the immediate cessation of all hostile acts carried out by the Taliban and the establishment of a new unified government.
Listen to the description of the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
[Guterres/United Nations Secretary-General: I strongly recommend that all organizations, including the Taliban, refrain as much as possible to protect human life and meet humanitarian needs.] In
particular, considering the situation of a large-scale refugee crisis, countries around the world are seeking refugees from Afghanistan. urged to actively accept it.
<Anchor>
Are you saying that Europe and other countries are also taking measures?
<Reporter> The
leaders of three major European countries, Britain, France and Germany, which are directly or indirectly affected by the refugee and Taliban terror issues, immediately held a phone call and discussed countermeasures.
British Prime Minister Johnson called for a G7 summit to discuss the Afghan issue, and French President Macron also expressed concern in a speech to the public that Afghanistan should not become a holy land of terrorism again.
The EU has decided to hold a joint meeting between the interior and foreign ministers to discuss countermeasures against the refugee crisis.