KABUL - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Sunday said the second meeting between representatives from Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and U.S will draw up the roadmap for peace talks with the Taliban.

"Tomorrow's [Monday] quadrilateral meeting will focus on the peace talks roadmap," said MoFA spokesman Shekib Mustaghni.

"The Afghan government will present a specific draft at this meeting," he added.

Some analysts meanwhile said Pakistan will help the Afghan peace talks if it is pressurized by U.S and China.

"Our problem is Pakistan. The U.S and China can pressurize Pakistan to bring the Taliban to the table of negotiations and join the peace process; otherwise, extremism and terrorism will also affect China," said Mohammad Haidari, an analyst in political affairs.

Meanwhile, the High Peace Council (HPC) expressed optimism on Sunday over the meeting and said there are considerable changes in Pakistan's behavior towards Afghanistan.

"The four nations should try to agree on a ceasefire in order to hold the peace talks in a peaceful environment," said HPC members Ismail Qasimyar.

In addition, the Meshrano Jirga (Upper House of Parliament) on Sunday announced its support for any move that helps the peace process – including the quadrilateral session.

Members of the Meshrano Jirga said they are optimistic about the meetings on peace talks.

They called on President Ashraf Ghani to raise all the 'complicated' problems of Afghanistan at the session in order to pave the way for peace in the country.

Meanwhile, a number of Afghan lawmakers in the Wolesi Jirga (Lower House of Parliament) on Saturday called on government to present the stance of the people of Afghanistan firmly and resolutely.

"Focus must be put on the problems clearly which could help us to settle our disputes with the Taliban and Pakistan to reach peace which is a fundamental aspiration of the people of Afghanistan," MP Farhad Majidi said.

In the first meeting representatives from all four countries agreed to safeguard the sovereignty of the government of Afghanistan. (Tolonews)