KABUL - US Special Envoy for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad says the Americans share aspirations of all Afghans for a peaceful Afghanistan.
Following consultations in Islamabad, Riyadh, and Doha, Khalilzad returned to Kabul on October 13 for follow-up meetings with President Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah and other political leaders, the US embassy said.
He also met representatives of civil society groups and leading women advocacy organisations to hear their views and priorities on a settlement to the conflict, a statement from the embassy said.
“The United States shares the aspirations of all Afghans for a peaceful Afghanistan where they see themselves included.  All citizens of Afghanistan must be a part of this reconciliation process,” Khalilzad remarked.
The envoy is returning to Washington for meetings with agency leaders within the U.S. government and with international partners, the statement added.
However, the embassy did not comment on the diplomat’s meeting in Doha with representatives of the Taliban movement, which on Saturday confirmed the contact.
In a statement, the Taliban said the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan and  finding a peaceful end to the conflict were discussed with the US delegation. (Pajhwok)