Diplomacy

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  Diplomacy

  2019-01-28

  Ghani calls on Taliban to 'enter serious talks' with Kabul

  Intra-Afghan talks are the only solution for peace, said US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad.

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  Diplomacy

  2019-01-21

  Afghanistan remains centrepiece 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.

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  Diplomacy

  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.

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  Diplomacy

  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.

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  Diplomacy

  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.

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  Diplomacy

  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.

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  Diplomacy

  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.

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  Diplomacy

  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.

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  Diplomacy

  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.

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  Diplomacy

  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.