KABUL until reaching lasting peace and stability.
The Pentagon chief, accompanied by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine General Joseph Dunford, made the surprise visit to discuss progress on talks with the Taliban with the Afghan leadership.
Mattis, at the head of a high level delegation, called on President Ashraf Ghani at the Gul Khana palace at the Presidential Palace Friday noon, a statement from the palace said.
Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah was . . .









