Top diplomats also paid tribute to the security force members, killed in the May 31 truck bombing, who had stopped the vehicle from entering the Green Zone.

The United States and NATO have reaffirmed their full support to Afghanistan in the war against terrorism and extremism, saying the U.S and NATO were determined to fight terrorism together with the Afghan government and the people. U.S. Ambassador Hugo Llorens labeled terrorists a small contingent of people who only think about destruction and hatred. Meanwhile, general John Nicholson, the commander of NATOs Resolute Support Mission (RS) in Afghanistan has paid tribute to the Afghan National Police (ANP) officers who defied the May 31 suicide bomber and sacrificed their lives to stop the truck from entering the Green Zone. He said these officers sacrificed their lives for the sake of their country and the people. These remarks were made at a special gathering in Kabul attended by officials from the U.S embassy, German embassy, UK embassy and some top Afghan government officials where they honored the slain security force members killed in the massive truck bombing in the city. We can personally express our gratitude and respect to your sons, your husbands, your fathers. They were our heroes, you are our heroes. They were strong and brave, you are strong and brave, said Nicholson. The U.S ambassador warned that terrorists have two options - either to lay down arms or face justice. "Let's devote special recognition to these brave heroes who gave everything to save their fellow man, their courage and sense of duty possibly prevented a catastrophy in our embassy and I offer the heartfelt condolences of president Donald Trump and the people of the United States, said ambassador Llorens. In addition, the Afghan Minister of Interior Taj Mohammad Jahid stressed the need for longstanding cooperation of the international community with Afghanistan in order to eliminate terrorism in the country. Our international partners help us in combating the enemies of humanity, the enemies of the world particulary the enemies of people of Afghanistan, their longstanding commitment to Afghanistan and support to our security forces, holding of this ceremony itself indicates the sympathy and support of our international partners, said minister of interior Taj Mohammad Jahid. The statements come after last weeks announcement by NATO that it would send in more troops to Afghanistan, where they will advise, assist and train the Afghan security forces.

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