'We'll use diplomatic assistance after military evacuation effort ends in Afghanistan': Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a press conference on August 25 said that efforts to bring Americans back will continue after military evacuation effort ends in Afghanistan."We will use every diplomatic, economic assistance and work hand in hand with the international community to ensure that those who want to leave Afghanistan after the August 31st are able to do so. People will continue to be able to leave the country after the military evacuation effort ends. This effort does not end on Aug 31. It will continue for as long as it takes to help get people out of Afghanistan who wish to leave," said Secretary Blinken.