KABUL acknowledges the level of violence in the war-torn country is unacceptably high. With government and Taliban negotiators yet to make the desired headway, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad warned of more setbacks during the ongoing intra-Afghan dialogue in Qatar. Testifying before…
KABUL over the past few days. Zalmay Khalilzad tweeted: “There has been a clear rise in violence in Afghanistan. This escalation is regrettable as Afghans, including many civilians, are losing their lives. Given the recent start of Afghanistan peace negotiations…
A top US diplomat arrives in Islamabad today (Monday) for meetings with Pakistani officials on the latest developments in intra-Afghan peace talks. US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad will meet Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership on ways of…
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad says only Afghans, not a third party or facilitators, will talk in the peace dialogue in Doha. In Doha, Khalilzad told journalists the Afghans themselves would create a roadmap for…
US Special Representative for Afghan Peace Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has said spoilers always try to disrupt the peace process. In a series of tweets, Khalilzad said: “As peace talks near, spoilers are becoming more desperate in their attempt…
KABUL’s new negotiating team for peace talks with the Afghan government, the rebel movement says. Zalmay Khalilzad met the head of the Taliban's political office, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, and the new head of the group’s negotiating team, Abdul Hakim…
KABUL Peace Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has traveled to Qatar to promote the start of intra-Afghan talks, US State Department said. “Zalmay Khalilzad departed for Doha, Qatar on September 4. He will be traveling in the region to advance ongoing US…
KABUL Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has extended congratulations to Afghans on their 101st Independent Day. The diplomat tweeted: “Happy Independence Day to all Afghans. Today marks 101 years since Afghanistan re-claimed its independence. It is a day in which Afghans take…
KABUL to launch intra-Afghan negotiations as soon as possible. “I call on all sides who seek peace to … accelerate the process and start intra-Afghan negotiations as soon as possible,” the US special envy tweeted. Zalmay Khalilzad condemned Saturday’s armed…
KABUL prisoners. In a series of tweeted, the top US diplomat said: “With these bold steps, after 40 years of war, a historic opportunity for peace is now possible, one that benefits all Afghans and contributes to regional stability and…
President Ashraf Ghani and US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad have exchanged views on an extension of the Eid ceasefire. At a meeting late Wednesday, the two sides discussed a reduction in violence and the start of direct talks…
KABUL and the Ghani administration, the US special representative arrived in Kabul on Wednesday. A well-placed source confided to Pajhwok Afghan News that Zalmay Khalilzad would hold discussions with President Ashraf Ghani, Dr. Abdullah and other government officials. Speaking on…
KABUL Zalmay Khalilzad has visited Norway. The US embassy in Oslo said: “In meetings with Foreign Minister Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide and other senior officials, Khalilzad thanked Norway for its ongoing contribution to the NATO mission in Afghanistan.” He also…
KABUL Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has embarked on visit to multiple countries, including Afghanistan. Aimed at drumming up support for the Afghan peace process, the trip will also take the ambassador to Bulgaria, Norway, Pakistan and Qatar. The State Department said…
KABUL reconciliation has blamed Iran for not properly supporting the Afghan peace process. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad hit out at Iran while speaking at a virtual even organised by the US Institute of Peace on Friday. The ambassadors of Uzbekistan and…
The US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Process Zalmay Khalilzad on Thursday condemned Afghan forces airstrike in Herat province and called for investigation. In a series of tweets Khalilzad said: “The last 24 hours have been very violent…
KABUL Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has condemned recent attacks in Afghanistan and stressed the need for reduction in violence. The diplomat tweeted: “We have reached Day 135, a key milestone in implementation of the US-Taliban agreement. The US has worked…
US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad has held discussions with Qatar Investment Authority and Qatar Fund officials on Afghan projects and investment. In a series of tweets, the diplomat said: “CEO of US Development Finance Cooperation Adam Boehler and…
KABUL on Wednesday and held a meeting with the country’s foreign minister, according to a statement. During a meeting with Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi the two sides exchanged of views on the Afghan peace and reconciliation process, the…
KABUL Zalmay Khalilzad has discussed the Afghan peace process, regional connectivity, trade and development with representatives of C5+1 countries. In a series of tweets, the diplomat said: “Adam, CEO of US Development and Finance Cooperation, and I wrapped up good…
The US has strongly condemned the attack Afghan Attorney General lawyers and other team members working to facilitate prisoner releases. The attack by the enemies of peace took the lives of five civilians, US Special Representative for Afghanistan…
KABUL Baradar have discussed prisoner releases and intra-Afghan talks. Suhail Shaheen, Taliban spokesman, tweeted the movement’s deputy head Mullah Baradar and his delegation met Khalilzad and NATO commander Gen. Scott Miller in Doha on Sunday. Both sides conferred on the…
KABUL Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has embarked on a visit to Doha, Islamabad and Kabul, says the State Department. “The primary focus of Ambassador Khalilzad’s trip is to obtain agreement between the Afghan parties on the practical next steps necessary for…
KABUL reconciliation. "The road ahead...will have challenges and difficulties, but we’re optimistic that finally we are moving forward to the start of the intra-Afghan negotiations," Zalmay Khalilzad said. He told journalists in Washington on Monday that besides dealing with other…
