WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama congratulated Afghanistan on its landmark presidential election Saturday, saying it was "critical" to securing the country's democratic prospects and continued international aid.
The ballots, which could usher in the country's first democratic transfer of power, "represent another important milestone in Afghans taking full responsibility for their country as the United States and our partners draw down our forces," Obama said in a statement.
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