US President Joe Biden addressed the completion of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, stating that "withdrawal was the best choice" and emphasized the legitimacy of ending the 20-year military operation. He argued that efforts should be made to counter China and Russia.
President Biden addressed the White House on the afternoon of the 31st, Japan time, following the completion of the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.
In this, President Biden said that the original purpose of removing the threat of terrorism against the United States was achieved 10 years ago. He argued that the reason for continuing the military operation had already been lost.
"The withdrawal was the right, wise and best choice for the United States," he said, arguing the legitimacy of his decision amid criticisms of the administration in the turmoil of Afghanistan following the withdrawal.
In addition, President Biden said, "The era of large-scale military operations by the United States to rebuild other countries is over." I showed the idea.
He also said, "The responsibility of the president is not the threat of 2001, but the protection of the United States from the threat of 2021 and the future." He appealed that he should devote himself to this.
UN Secretary-General "A humanitarian catastrophe is imminent"
UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a statement on the 31st following the completion of the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, stating that "Afghanistan has entered a new stage" and "a humanitarian catastrophe in the field. Is imminent, "he said, expressing serious concern.
"In Afghanistan, almost half of the population needs humanitarian assistance to survive, and more than half of those under the age of five are expected to be malnourished over the next year," he said. He called on the international community to need more help to save him.
Secretary-General António Guterres also announced that he would announce an emergency UN appeal next week on the specifics of the imminent and important support.