Diplomacy

2019-01-21

Afghanistan remains centerpiece of Uzbekistan's foreign policy for 2019

Conflict resolution and economic development in Afghanistan will be some of the main priorities of Uzbekistan's foreign policy in 2019, the president said.

2019-01-11

Afghan peace delegation concludes 4-day visit to Pakistan

The delegation expressed Afghanistan's desire to work closely with Pakistan on finding a political solution to peace with the Taliban.

2019-01-10

Iran links to Taliban are 'explicit interference' in Afghan affairs: Kabul

Afghan officials have denounced recent statements by the Iranian foreign minister and the ongoing support from Iran to the Taliban.

2019-01-09

US special envoy back in region for Afghan peace talks

Khalilzad, who met last month with Taliban representatives in Abu Dhabi, will travel to Afghanistan as well as China, India and Pakistan on his latest trip, which will last through January 21.

2018-12-20

Herat residents optimistic as efforts for peace continue

Recent peace overtures -- involving the Afghan government, United States, Taliban and other international stakeholders -- have sparked hope among war-weary Afghans.

2018-12-18

Afghan government delegation in Abu Dhabi for Taliban peace talks

The government is preparing for 'a face-to-face meeting' with the Taliban, officials say.

2018-11-13

Moscow 'peace conference' highlights Taliban infighting, Russian meddling

A Taliban splinter group deemed the summit 'bogus' while Afghans from all sides rejected Russia's alleged aim to foster peace.

2018-10-16

Iranian consulate stonewalls urban development in Herat

The Iranian consulate in Herat has refused to move its walls over the past three years, preventing the widening of the city's central street and causing traffic headaches for residents.

2018-10-15

US envoy takes steps towards Afghan peace deal

US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad reportedly met with Taliban representatives in Doha, Qatar, to discuss ending the war in Afghanistan through negotiations, officials say.

2018-10-02

Taliban fears exposed as Afghan, Pakistani ulema plan peace conference

The Taliban are spreading conspiracy theories in an attempt to undermine a meeting of religious scholars aimed at finding a solution to the war in Afghanistan.

2018-07-20

Uzbek-Afghan co-operation gets boost with planned consulate in Termez

The consulate will enable co-operation, help develop joint projects and attract investment, officials and business leaders say.

2018-04-06

Abbasi's visit to Kabul signals new step in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations

A unified front and stronger relations are necessary to fight terrorism and bring sustainable peace to the region, analysts on both sides of the border say.