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Foreigners’ evacuation: US hails support from Taliban  

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has welcomed Taliban’s cooperation on the departure of Americans and others from Kabul. In a series of tweets, Khalilzad said: “Over the last three days, over 250 foreign nationals, including…

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With war over, Taliban face a test: Khalilzad

US Special Representative Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad says the war in Afghanistan is over, wishing a prosperous future for the Afghans. In a series of tweets, he said: “Our war in Afghanistan is over. Our brave soldiers, sailors, marines…

Khalilzad to press Taliban to stop offensive

US Special Representative for Zalmay Khalilzad is travelling to Qatar to press the Taliban to stop their military offensive and to negotiate a political settlement, says the State Department. Khalilzad, who departed for Doha on August 8, would…

US renews call for political settlement in Afghanistan

US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has reiterated the need for a political settlement for durable peace in Afghanistan. In an interview, the US diplomat, who is currently on a swing through the region, insisted there was no military…

Govt negotiators, Khalilzad discuss acceleration of talks

To speed up peace talks in Doha, Afghan government negotiating team members have met the US special envoy in Qatar. The meeting took place on Monday evening between government negotiators and Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, who is currently visiting…

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Pursuing Afghan peace accord, US envoy back in region

In pursuit of a peace agreement, the US special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation has returned to the region. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad tweeted on Saturday he was in Doha “to continue our determined diplomacy in pursuit of a peace…

Fake heated tweets attributed to Khalilzad, Nabill

Some social media activist published fake screen shots of former National Directorate of Security (NDS) Head Rahmatullah Nabil’s and US Chief Negotiator Zalmay Khalilzad in which both criticised each other. Claim: Ex-NDS Head Nabil and US Chief Negotiator…

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US won’t leave Afghanistan alone, says Khalilzad

US special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation Dr. ZalmayKhalilzad said Monday that his country would continue to provide security, economic and humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. Khalilzad made the remarks at a news conference in Nur Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan,…

US vows continued support for Kabul, Afghan forces

A top American diplomat has promised continued US assistance to the Afghan government and security forces. US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad held out the promise at a meeting with Afghan leaders in Kabul late on…

Khalilzad due in Kabul for talks on peace process

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad is due in Kabul, Doha and the region, the State Departments said on Sunday. Khalilzad and an US inter-agency delegation, including National Security Council, Department of Defense and USAID…

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Taliban to face sanctions if they don’t make peace: US

The US special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation says if the Taliban use force to achieve power, they will face isolation, global opposition and sanctions. VOA quoted peace, Zalmay Khalilzad all telling the House Foreign Relations Committee the Taliban…

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Khalilzad underlines talks on political settlement

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Peace Zalmay Khalilzad has called for a political settlement and a permanent ceasefire in Afghanistan. The veteran US diplomat issued the call welcoming the announcements of Eid ceasefire by the Taliban and the…

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Khalilzad underlines need for political settlement

The US special envoy says there is a unique international consensus for peace, rooted in the support for a negotiated settlement in Afghanistan. In a series of tweets, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad said the global fraternity wanted an end…

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Khalilzad meets Ghani, Abdullah on peace process

US Special Representative for Afghanistan reconciliation ZalmayKhalilzad on Monday held meetings with President Ashraf Ghani and Chairman High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Abdullah Abdullah and briefed them about recent development in the Afghan peace process. In a…

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Khalilzad again in Kabul for talks with Afghan leaders

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation ZalmayKhalilzad on Monday arrived in Kabul for consultations with government leaders on the peace process. A government official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told Pajhwok Afghan News that Ambassador Khalilzad landed…

US stresses support for political settlement in Afghanistan

US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad has underlined the need for urgent support toward an inclusive political settlement that ends over 40 years of conflict in Afghanistan. Ambassador Khalilzad tweeted: “I met today in Tashkent with my good friend…

US envoy leaves Kabul at end of productive talks

Following productive discussions with Afghan government leaders and politicians, the US special envoy on Monday left Afghanistan. During his four-day visit, Zalmay Khalilzad met government and political leaders as, well as civil society and diplomatic representatives. The US…

Ahead of Istanbul Summit, Khalilzad in Kabul for talks

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has arrived in Kabul for consultations with government leaders on the upcoming Istanbul Summit. A government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Pajhwok that Ambassador Khalilzad landed in Kabul…

US, Turkey favour political settlement in Afghanistan

The US and Turkey believe next month’s Istanbul Summit provides the best means to speed up the Afghan peace process. At the end of a four-day visit to Turkey by the American special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation, the…

Khalilzad leaves for Turkey ahead of Istanbul Summit

Days ahead of the Istanbul Summit, the Biden administration’s point man on Afghanistan has left for Turkey. US Special Representative for Afghanistan Khalilzad began the trip on Thursday in an effort to encouraging the two warring sides to…

Discussed peace process with Afghan leaders: US envoy

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has discussed the latest developments in the peace process with President Ashraf Ghani and High Council for National Reconciliation Chairman Dr. Abdullah Abdullah. “Wrapped up 2 days in #Kabul. Had…

US, Afghanistan renew call for political settlement

The US special representative and top Afghan leaders have underlined the need for speeding up the troubled peace process and fresh developments on the reconciliation front. Soon after his arrival in Kabul late on Monday, Zalmay Khalilzad called…

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