Statement by U.S. Ambassador James B. Cunningham on the Conclusions of the Loya Jirga --- I am gratified that the Loya Jirga, which represents the Afghan people, overwhelmingly offered support for the Bilateral Security Agreement and asked President Karzai to sign it by the end of next month. The participants in the Jirga spoke eloquently about the partnership between Afghanistan and the United States, and their belief that the Agreement will make Afghanistan’s future more secure. Today’s decision by the Jirga endorses Afghanistan’s continued security cooperation with the United States and our international partners. Together we can preserve and build on Afghanistan’s tremendous progress. We look forward to signing the agreement. - kabul.usembassy.gov