Khalilzad stresses immediate start to intra-Afghan talks

KABUL Reconciliation Process Zalmay Khalilzad condemned the killing of peace activist Dr. Abdul Baqi Amin and stressed over the launch of intra-Afghan talks.

Khalilzad said there was no legitimate reason to delay intra-Afghan talks, adding that the right tribute to Dr. Amin for all sides was to reduce violence and immediately start intra-Afghan negotiations.

The US envoy condemned the killing of Dr. Amin in strongest terms and termed it the act of spoilers who sought to delay and derail Afghan peace.

“Yesterday, #Afghanistan lost Dr. Abdul Baqi Amin, a scholar with immense insights and an activist with an unshakable commitment to peace. His death at the hands of spoilers who seek to delay and derail Afghan peace is tragic.”

“We condemn this terrorist act and offer our condolences to his family, friends and the Afghan people who yearn for peace. The right tribute to Dr Amin is for all sides to reduce violence and immediately start intra-Afghan negotiations. There is no legitimate reason for delay.”

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