KABUL. The US envoy on Monday rejected the claims of unnamed Taliban commander regarding an end to US support to afghan security forces and termed it untrue. He further stated: “No one should be intimidated or fooled by propaganda! Let…
KABUL Qatar Office Spokesperson Suhail Shaheen have rejected talks over interim government during the 9th round of US, Taliban negotiations. Khalilzad on his twitter handler wrote: “As the Taliban spokesperson stated earlier, we have had no discussion about an interim…
Top US and Afghan diplomats have held discussions in Qatar on recent peace efforts. US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad and Afghan Ambassador Abdul Hakim Dalili met in Doha on Friday. In a statement, the Afghan embassy in Qatar…
KABUL. The top diplomat tweeted: “Productive week in Washington. Briefed management on where we are and next steps. Back on the road again. “First stop Doha where we will try and close on remaining issues. We are ready. Let’s see…
KABUL insurgents as part of Washington’s efforts to an end to the conflict after nearly 20 years. Khalilzad will resume talks with the Taliban in Doha, Qatar, “as part of an overall effort to facilitate a peace process that ends…
KABUL Affairs Minister Jaishankar in New Delhi, the Indian media reported on Wednesday. Ambassador Khalilzad’s visit to India comes amid expectations of a deal between the US and Taliban on ending almost two decades of war in Afghanistan. Jishanker tweeted:…
KABUL in Doha. The diplomat tweeted: “Building on excellent progress in Kabul last week, I’ve spent the last few days in Doha, focused on the remaining issues in completing a potential deal with the Taliban that would allow for a…
KABUL civil and military leaders on developments in the Afghan peace process and Islamabad’s role in this regard. The special envoy called on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Bajwa and discussed with them Imran…
KABUL. On Saturday, the Afghan government announced it was preparing for direct talks with Taliban through an inclusive 15-member delegation and the dialogue could happen in the next two weeks. Hours later, the top American diplomat tweeted: “Talks between Taliban…
KABUL reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad on Thursday said he had ‘productive discussions’ with government leaders “on where they are on the Afghan peace process.” In a tweet, Khalilzad said he met President Aahraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, and Acting Foreign…
KABUL reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad on Thursday said he had ‘productive discussions’ with government leaders “on where they are on the Afghan peace process.” In a tweet, Khalilzad said he met President Aahraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, and Acting Foreign…
KABUL and Qatar from July 22 to August 1 to facilitate a peace process that ends the conflict in Afghanistan. The Department of State in a statement said Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad would consult closely with the Afghan government on next…
KABUL soon. On the other hand, well-placed sources claim an agreement between the Taliban and US representatives could be reached next month (August). Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad tweeted: “In addition to briefing management while in DC, I had the opportunity to…
KABUL. On his social media handler, the US envoy wrote: “We will persist in our efforts by resuming our talks with the Taliban later today.” Host countries, the Germany and Qatar have termed the intra-Afghan meeting successful and congratulated the…
KABUL during the ongoing seventh round talks in Qatar. The top diplomat tweeted: “The last 6 days of talks have been the most productive sessions to date. We made substantive progress on all 4 parts of peace agreement.” The four…
Ahead of the seventh round of peace talks, US chief negotiator Zalmay Khalilzad said they sought a comprehensive peace agreement, not a withdrawal deal. Khalilzad tweeted: “As we prepare for the next round of talks with the Taliban,…
KABUL Bank official. The diplomat tweeted: “Participated in a good meeting chaired by the World Bank on what donors can do to arrive at and cement a peace agreement that allows for increase economic wellbeing and prosperity.” With international support,…
KABUL to discuss progress in US efforts to facilitate an inclusive peace process. His arrival in Kabul follows stops in Islamabad, Berlin, and Brussels, the US Embassy in Kabul said in a statement. As peace talks reach a critical phase,…
KABUL. On his social media handlers, the US envoy said that during his two days of stay in Germany he hosted 2nd US-Europe Group for Afghan Peace meeting. The Oslo Forum and Geman-Qatari hosted intra-Afghan talks also came under discussion.…
KABUL. In his tweet, the US chief negotiator added he discussed what Islamabad could do to help advance the Afghan peace process which according to him serve regional interest and build strong US-Pakistan relations. “Productive 24hrs in #Islamabad. Briefed Pakistani…
KABUL supreme leader’s suggestion that the Americans seek violence in Afghanistan. “We don’t. The level of violence in Afghanistan is unacceptable and we have no desire to perpetuate it,” Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad tweeted in reaction to Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada’s Eid…
KABUL. The two-week swing through the region would take Zalmay Khalilzad to Afghanistan, Belgium, Germany, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. In a statement, the State Department said the diplomat would consult with the government in Kabul and meet…
KABUL Prime Minister Imran Khan. On his social media handler, the US envoy said improved ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained key to reaching, implementing and capitalizing on opportunities for regional connectivity, integration & development. “Welcome the news that Pres…
President Donald Trump’s point man on Afghanistan Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad will arrive in the Pakistani capital on Sunday, a news report said on Saturday. Daily Times quoted well-placed sources as saying the American…
