Ghani sworn in as new president

Ashraf Ghani Ahmad Zai, the president of Afghanistan on Monday has finally been sworn as president of Afghanistan to take office in a peace full transfer power.
The ceremony followed six month of deadlock over a vote in which both Ashraf Ghani Ahmad Zai and Abdullah Abdullah claimed victory.
The ceremony was mostly attended by1, 400 guests including approximately 200 foreign dignitaries at the Arg, the presidential palace.
Ghani Ahmadzai called on the Taliban and other militants to join the country’s political process and lay down their weapons.
“We are tired of war. Our message is peace, but this doesn’t mean we are weak.” Ahmad Zai said.
As soon as Mr. Ghani took the oath of office, he issued a decree appointing Mr. Abdullah the chief executive of his government.
Abdullah Abdullah said the two leaders would work together “for a better future with trust and honesty”.
Afghanistan is to sign a long-delayed deal with the United States tomorrow which will allow some US troops stay in Afghanistan into the New Year.
Afghan people hope that Mr Ghani and Mr Abdullah can put aside their bitter election rivalry and work to improve life in a country that has suffered from war and poverty for decades.