New York, Jumada II 21, 1439, Mar 9, 2018, SPA -- Kuwait underlined the importance of achieving an ever-lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan through diplomatic negotiations to reach a settlement; and not through military might. Kuwait Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi made the remarks Thursday night in a Security Council session, which tackled the latest developments in Afghanistan, KUNA reported. Al-Otaibi also welcomed the extension of UNAMA's mandate, noting that for more than four decades, Afghanistan had suffered from political instability. The Council must continue to support the political process and encourage the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections on time, affirmed Al-Otaibi. He also welcomed progress made by the Independent Election Committee towards holding elections next July, despite recent unrest. --SPA 14:36 LOCAL TIME 11:36 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w637457