KABUL (SW) – The Taliban and the U.S. are set to resume talks in Doha on Wednesday.
“Today Wednesday 1st of May 2019, 6th round of talks will take place between the Negotiation Team of Islamic Emirate [Taliban] & US in Doha”, Zabihullah Mujahed, the Taliban spokesman tweeted.
Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, visited Pakistan from April 29 to 30 to gather support for the need to accelerate intra-Afghan dialogue and negotiations as well as a reduction in violence.
He has confirmed today’s meeting with the Taliban in Qatari capital. “Ahead of talks in Doha today, had morning meeting with Indonesian FM Marsudi. Very much appreciate her support for the #AfghanPeaceProcess and compelling offer of assistance. #Indonesia is uniquely poised to contribute”, he tweeted on Wednesday after meeting the Indonesian Foreign Minister, Retno Lestari.
According to a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan, Ambassador Khalilzad visited Islamabad from April 29 to 30 to hold discussions with Pakistani leadership on developments in the Afghan peace process. It said Ambassador Khalilzad met Foreign Secretary Mahmood and other officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as Chief of Army Staff Bajwa and senior military officials. Ambassador Khalilzad expressed his appreciation for Prime Minister Khan’s recent remarks in support of the peace process and broader vision for stability and prosperity in the region.
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