11 September: Today is the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. The three thousand people killed in the attacks will be remembered in ceremonies in many American cities (agencies)

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.