Blinken Reaffirms US Commitment to Counter Terrorism Threats from Afghanistan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated the United States’ commitment to preventing the resurgence of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.

Speaking in a joint press conference with the Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister in Riyadh on Thursday, Secretary Blinken emphasized that since the conclusion of America’s longest war, the US has maintained a clear focus on its core national security interests. He stated, “We will continue to be focused on our core national security interest in preventing the resurgence of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan, and if necessary, taking action to deal with it.”