“We are taking over airspace control,” Biden said, noting that the US military is working to secure the airport and continue military and civilian flights.

He also added that the US authorities have safely closed their embassy in Kabul and transported diplomats.

According to him, in the near future, it is also planned to take out thousands of United States citizens working and living in Afghanistan.

"Washington will also continue to support Afghans," the American president concluded.

Earlier it was reported that the State Department allowed the US to interact with the new authorities in Afghanistan.