STORY: Afghan PM calls for maintaining peace, security in Afghanistan
SHOOTING TIME: Aug. 13, 2024
DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:22
LOCATION: Kabul
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Kabul city and Afghan security personnel in Kabul

STORYLINE:

Afghan caretaker government's Acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund on Tuesday called for efforts to maintain peace and security in Afghanistan and to rebuild the war-torn central Asian country, a statement by the Prime Minister's Office released here said.
   
The current opportunity provided by returning peace and security in Afghanistan should be used for strengthening the administration, good governance, stabilizing security and rebuilding the country, Akhund stressed in the statement released on the eve of the celebration of the third anniversary of the U.S.-led forces pulling out of Afghanistan.
   
On Aug. 15, 2021, the Taliban force entered Kabul and took over power following the start of the withdrawal of the U.S.-led forces from Afghanistan. That day, known as Asad 24 in the Persian calendar, has been declared by the Afghan administration as the victory day over U.S.-led forces for the Afghan nation, and as a public holiday.
   
Security measures have been beefed up in Kabul for the celebration of the victory day, with security personnel deployed in streets and sensitive areas.
   
This year, Asad 24 falls on Aug. 14.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kabul.
(XHTV)