Diplomacy

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  Diplomacy

  2017-08-23

  Afghans, Pakistanis emphasise peace and unity at Peshawar event

  Co-operation in battling terrorism was the theme as dignitaries in Peshawar celebrated Afghanistan's 98th Independence Day.

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  Diplomacy

  2017-07-18

  Afghanistan-Central Asia Dialogue calls for building mutual trust

  The recently concluded conference revealed that regional and international peace might more easily be found by getting to know neighbours than by fearing them.

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  Diplomacy

  2017-07-13

  As pressure mounts, Afghan High Peace Council tries new inclusive strategy

  Afghan President Ashraf Ghani sent a strong message to the Taliban this week, reflecting the Afghan people's desire for peace and his cabinet's growing impatience.

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  Diplomacy

  2017-07-04

  Pakistan, Afghanistan show willingness for security co-operation

  Officials and observers in the neighbouring countries are optimistic about warming relations.

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  Diplomacy

  2017-06-20

  Afghan Taliban will never achieve success through war: analysts

  Joining the government's peace process is the only way out, say the Afghanistan High Peace Council and former fighters.

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  Diplomacy

  2017-06-06

  Ghani ultimatum to Taliban: embrace peace or 'face consequences'

  The president made a strong plea for peace at the Kabul Process talks but said the Taliban must also be willing to come to the table.

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  Diplomacy

  2017-05-05

  Pakistan, Afghanistan take steps to warm relations

  A delegation of Pakistani lawmakers visited Kabul with the goal of building trust with their Afghan colleagues.

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  Diplomacy

  2017-03-24

  Re-opening of Afghan-Pakistan border welcomed by officials, citizens

  Observers hope that the re-opening leads the way to better relations between the neighbours.

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  Diplomacy

  2017-03-03

  Pakistan, Afghanistan step up joint efforts in fight against terrorism

  Both countries expressed willingness to work together to root out their common enemy following a spate of militant attacks.

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  Diplomacy

  2017-02-06

  Lifting of sanctions on Hekmatyar a move toward peace, Afghans say

  The move follows a peace deal between Hizb-e-Islami and the Afghan government in September, but not everyone is in agreement.