Both discussed the country’s situation and the ongoing peace process, said Mohammad Naeem, spokesman for the group’s political office in Qatar.
The two sides also discussed the safety of diplomats and staff of international agencies and embassies, according to the spokesman, and the Taliban deputy leader reaffirmed that the group was committed to their safety.
The United States on May 1 formally begun withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan, opening the final chapter in America’s longest-ever war.
The U.S. troops are expected to leave by September 11, which coincides the 20th anniversary of the al-Qaeda attacks on the United States.
The withdrawal has fueled concerns about the safety of local and foreign staff.
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