Afghanistan president sounds defiant note as Taliban forces approach Kabul

President Ashraf Ghani inspecting troops earlier this month (Rahmat Gul/AP)

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says he will not give up the “achievements” of the last 20 years and that “consultations” are under way.

He delivered a brief and vague televised address on Saturday, his first public appearance in days following a major Taliban advance.