KABUL, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan caretaker government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that will halt over 15 months of fighting.
According to a statement from the ministry, Afghanistan also expressed its appreciation towards the contributions of the mediating countries, particularly Qatar and Egypt.
The complete implementation of all aspects of the agreement is now imperative, with a focus on establishing a durable ceasefire and delivering prompt humanitarian support to the people of Gaza, the statement added.
The agreement reached between Isreal and Hamas includes an initial 42-day phase during which more than 15 months of fighting in Gaza will halt. The Israeli military will withdraw from populated areas to the outskirts of Gaza, allowing displaced Palestinians to return to their residence in the Gaza Strip. ■
