On August 3, the National Assembly consisting of theMesherano Jirga(upper house of Parliament), and Da Afghanistan Wolesi Jirga (lower house of Parliament), in a joint statement announced their firm support for the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and the Islamic Republic in their fight against Taliban, reports Tolo News. The National Assembly also said that the hard-won gains of the last 20 years must be preserved.The statement called on the Taliban to stop its activities against the economy and stop “destruction.”