NorthIowaToday.com

Founded in 2010

News & Entertainment for Mason City, Clear Lake & the Entire North Iowa Region

Presidential elections wrap up in Afghanistan

 

Posters of candidates for Afghanistan’s Presidential and Provincial Council elections to be held on 5 April 2014. Photo: UNAMA/Fardin Waezi
Posters of candidates for Afghanistan’s Presidential and Provincial Council elections first held on 5 April 2014. Photo: UNAMA/Fardin Waezi

KABUL – The final ballots have been cast in Presidential run-off elections in Afghanistan.

On Saturday, the United States congratulated the people of Afghanistan on the completion of the second round of voting in their historic presidential elections.

“These elections are a significant step forward on Afghanistan’s democratic path, and the courage and resolve of the Afghan people to make their voices heard is a testament to the importance of these elections to securing Afghanistan’s future,” The US State Department said. “We commend the voters, electoral bodies, and security forces for their commitment to the democratic process. The work of the electoral commissions in the weeks ahead will be particularly important.

“We look forward to working with the next government chosen by the Afghan people. As the President said when he reaffirmed our continuing commitment to Afghanistan beyond 2014, while the future of Afghanistan must be decided by Afghans, the United States will support the Afghan people as they continue the hard work of building a democracy.”

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Even more news:

Watercooler
Copyright 2024 – Internet Marketing Pros. of Iowa, Inc.
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x