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<p>I spoke to Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister on 3 November. I expressed the
UK's profound condolences for the loss of life caused by the attack in Kabul and noted
the particular tragedy of targeting young Afghans in a place of education.</p><p>Acting
Foreign Minister Atmar and I agreed on the need for a reduction in violence levels
and for the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces to receive continued international
support. The UK has committed up to £70 million to the Afghan National Defence and
Security Forces for 2021. This funding will help ensure those forces are better able
protect the Afghan people. Tuesday 3 November was a day of National Mourning in Afghanistan
and the British Embassy flew the flag at half-mast in solidarity with the people of
Afghanistan.</p>
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