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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
KABUL, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) — The Afghan government announced Sunday the release of a U.S. citizen, which officials called a gesture aimed at advancing diplomatic engagement with the United States.
According to Deputy Government Spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat, US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler led a delegation to Kabul, where he met with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. During the meeting, Muttaqi confirmed that US citizen Amir Amiri had been released earlier that day.
A. H. Muttaqi emphasized that the Afghan administration does not view cases involving foreign citizens as political leverage, noting that diplomacy remains the most effective channel for resolving such issues.
He called the move a "constructive step forward" and expressed gratitude to Qatar for mediating prisoner swap talks between Kabul and Washington.
A. Böhler welcomed the Afghan government's decision, calling it "a good sign." He noted that previous discussions between the parties had been productive and expressed hope that continued dialogue would help resolve other outstanding issues.
In recent weeks, the US special envoy has been actively engaging with Afghan officials as part of Washington's ongoing efforts to secure the release of American citizens detained in Afghanistan. –0–
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