Khalilzad Back in Kabul after Meeting Taliban in Qatar
US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad was back in Kabul on Monday where he met with Afghan leaders, including President Ashraf Ghani and Chairman Abdullah Abdullah.
The Presidential Palace said that Khalilzad briefed President Ghani on his recent trips and activities and both discussed the next steps in the peace process.
Abdullah Abdullah, head of the High Council for National Reconciliation, said he had a constructive meeting with Khalilzad and his accompanying delegation.
“We discussed the peace process, new initiatives, the latest political developments and steps forward,” Abdullah said in a tweet. “We reiterated our call for a political settlement and acceleration of the peace efforts.”