As next rounds of peace talks are scheduled to begin today with government negotiators set to fly to Doha after three weeks pause, U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan peace and reconciliation expressed hoped over tangible progresses.
“I return to Doha and the region with expectations that the parties will make tangible progress in the next round of Afghanistan Peace Negotiations,” U.S. peace envoy Khalilzad wrote on Twitter.
Both sides must compromise and agree on a political settlement which is in best interest of the war-torn Afghan nation, ambassador Khalilzad tweeted, calling for an immediate ceasefire.
He also expressed concern over the high levels of violence in Afghanistan, calling it “unacceptable.” “Those perpetuating the violence seek to undermine the peace process and the country’s future,” he tweeted.
Visit to Pakistan
Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad also paid a visit to Pakistan where he met with the country’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and other military officials on Monday, a statement by Pakistan’s Inter Service Public Relations read.
Both sides reaffirmed commitment towards the common goal of peace and regional stability, according to ISPR’s statement.
Peace ambassador Khalilzad “acknowledged Pakistan’s ongoing efforts for enduring peace in Afghanistan and the region,” read the statement.
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