Doha talks must resume on Jan 5 as agreed: Khalilzad

KABUL (Pajhwok): US Special Representative for Afghanistan Peace Process Zalmay Khalilzad has called for resumption of the intra-Afghan talks on January 5.

On his twitter handler, the US envoy said: “Given how much is at stake, it is imperative that there is no delay in resumption of talks and they must resume on Jan 5 as agreed.”

He said: “Tragically, the war continues. The need for a political settlement, reduction in violence, and a ceasefire remain urgent.”

Earlier, the Afghan and Taliban negotiating teams had said that talks on agenda related items would be resumed on January 5.

Khalilzad said: “The two Afghan negotiating teams announced in Doha they will take 20 days off to “consult on the agenda items.”

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