AlHijjah 28, 1435, Oct 22, 2014, SPA -- U.S. President Barack Obama spoke with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, along with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah, by videoconference Wednesday, the White House said. "The President again commended the President and Dr. Abdullah on their political agreement, reaffirmed U.S. commitment to support the unity government, and congratulated the two leaders for a productive first month for the new government," the White House said in a statement. "The Presidents discussed strengthening the Afghan National Security Forces to improve the security situation in Afghanistan, American and regional support for an Afghan-led peace process, and near-term Afghan budgetary reform and longer-term fiscal sustainability," the statement said. "The President also reiterated his offer for President Ghani and CEO Abdullah to visit the White House early in the new year," the White House said.
