Iran, US talks to begin in Islamabad on Friday
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says talks with the United States will begin in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on Friday based on Tehran’s 10-point proposal.
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5-member IEA team to travel to China for talks with Pakistan
A five-member delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is scheduled to travel to China today (Wednesday) for talks with a Pakistani team.
Iran rejects Trump’s claim of talks with Tehran as “baseless”
Iran has rejected claims by U.S. President Trump regarding recent talks between Tehran and Washington, describing them as “baseless.” Trump stated that the United States and Iran had engaged in discussions over the past two days aimed at…
US, Iran may hold 2nd round of talks in Geneva on Tuesday
The United States and Iran are expected to hold a second round of negotiations on Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland, a media report said on Saturday.
Iran-US nuclear talks to be held in Oman this week
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place this week in Oman, Al Jazeera has reported.
Tajikistan, Russia discuss joint patrol along Afghan border
Tajikistan is in discussions with Russia and a Moscow-led regional security bloc on the possible deployment of Russian troops to jointly patrol the volatile border with Afghanistan, Reuters reports.
Mujahid blames Istanbul impasse on Pakistan attitude
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) chief spokesman says the irresponsible and uncooperative attitude of the Pakistani delegation resulted in no outcome from the second round of negotiations in Istanbul, despite IEA’s goodwill and the mediators’ efforts.
Afghanistan, Pakistan to maintain ceasefire; next talks set for Nov. 6: Türkiye
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to maintain their ceasefire and will hold another round of senior-level talks in Istanbul next week, according to a joint statement from Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement said representatives from Afghanistan,…
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree on comprehensive, meaningful truce: Mujahid
Negotiations between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and Pakistan have concluded in Qatar with both sides agreeing to a comprehensive and meaningful ceasefire.
US-Iran talks making progress, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program are progressing "very well."
3rd round of Russia-Ukraine talks ends inconclusively
The third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine on ending their hostilities has ended inconclusively. Delegates from both sides acknowledged their meeting in Belarus on Monday evening made no breakthrough. Russia’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky and his…
Afghan govt ready to resume talks with US: Mujahid
Deputy information and culture minister Zabihullah Mujahid on Wednesday said the caretaker government of Afghanistan was ready to resume talks with the US in Qatar and welcomed all dialogues on Afghanistan for promotion of security and economic stability…
US preparing for next round of talks with Taliban in Doha
The US special envoy to Afghanistan says the United States is preparing for the next round of talks with the Taliban in Doha and had consulted NATO representatives about recognition of Afghan caretaker government. Tom West, the US…
Talking with Taliban on inclusive govt: Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said he has initiated talks with the Taliban on forming an inclusive government in Afghanistan. The statement from Imran Khan came in a tweet after the conclusion of the 20th Shanghai Cooperation…
Germany, Turkey, US talk with Taliban on evacuation deadline
Germany, Turkey, the US and Taliban have discussed keeping the Kabul airport open beyond August 31 deadline to evacuate more Afghans from Afghanistan. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told the media on Monday that leaders of G7 member…
Don’t be disappointed over impasse in talks: Baradar
Taliban’s deputy supreme leader and the group’s head for its Qatar office, Mullah Abdul GhaniBaradar, on Saturday said that intra-Afghan negotiations were ongoing since last 10 months but made no progress as expected. Baradar made the statements during…
Talks without ceasefire an exercise in futility: EU
The European Parliament’s Committee on Relations with Afghanistan has termed the ongoing peace negotiations as the only way to steer Afghanistan out of conflicts, asking the Taliban to agree on ceasefire as talks without truce would turn out…
Senate wants Doha talks moved to Afghanistan
The Meshrano Jirga or Senate on Tuesday supported the government’s proposal to shift the next phases of peace talks to Afghanistan, believe the move would reduce foreign influence on the peace process. Earlier, National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah…
Next phases of peace talks be held inside Afghanistan: Mohib
National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib on Saturday said next phases of the peace negotiations should be held inside the country. In a Facebook post, Mohib said that the Afghan government was ready to negotiate with the Taliban…
Hopes emerge intra-Afghan talks to resume soon
Reliable sources in Qatar say the code of conduct for intra-Afghan talks is being hopefully finalized soon as contact groups of both the sides have resumed meetings and discussions on the agenda are expected to start next week.…
Schedule, agenda for talks remain elusive
KABUL negotiators met Tuesday evening in Qatar, but failed to agree on the framework and schedule for direct peace negotiations Both sides confirmed their inability to work out an agenda and schedule for discussions on a peace agreement during their…
