Peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government have resumed in the Qatari capital Doha after weeks of delays, escalating violence and a change in US diplomatic leadership as the Biden administration began.
Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem tweeted on Monday night the resumption of the talks, which were the outcome of an agreement between the Afghan armed group and the US in February 2020.
But the administration of President Joe Biden is reviewing the agreement, which was aimed at ending the longest war the US has fought. The Taliban has been fighting the combined forces of the Western-backed Kabul government and foreign troops since it was toppled in a US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001.
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday received the Commander of the United States Central Command, General Kenneth F McKenzie at the Riffa Palace.
During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister stressed that continued defence coordination and collaboration represents a cornerstone of the strategic partnership between Bahrain and the US.
His Royal Highness noted the role of the US in promoting international peace and stability and reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to work with allies such as the US to further strengthen bilateral relations and safeguard regional security.