2021/02/23 13:37
ISLAMABAD (AP) — After more than a month of delays, escalating violence and a flurry of diplomatic activity peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government have resumed in the Middle Eastern State of Qatar.
Taliban spokesman Dr. Mohammad Naeem tweeted Monday night that talks had resumed. There were no details other than the atmosphere was “cordial”, a commitment that negotiations should continue and an announcement that the first item of business will be setting the agenda.
When talks ended abruptly in January, just days after beginning, both sides submitted their wish lists for agendas. The task now is for the two sides to sift through the respective wish lists, agree on items to negotiate and the order in which they will be tackled.