The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad on Monday held an introductory meeting with Taliban delegations in Doha, including Head of Taliban’s Qatar Office Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.
The Taliban in a statement said that Baradar arrived in Doha upon a formal invitation of Qatari Foreign Minister.
Khalilzad expressed hope saying the Doha talk could be a significant moment that will contribute on peace process in Afghanistan.
“Arrived in #Doha to meet with a more authoritative Taliban delegation. This could be a significant moment. Appreciate #Qatar for hosting & #Pakistan in facilitating travel. Now the work begins in earnest,” Khalilzad tweeted on Monday.
Arrived in #Doha to meet with a more authoritative Taliban delegation. This could be a significant moment. Appreciate #Qatar for hosting & #Pakistan in facilitating travel. Now the work begins in earnest.
— U.S. Special Representative Thomas West (@US4AfghanPeace) February 25, 2019
Main topic of the talks will be withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan, comprehensive ceasefire, releasing Taliban prisoners, and direct talks between the Afghan government.
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