ISLAMABAD - The Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan issued a statement after the signing of a peace deal between the United States and Taliban in Qatari capital of Doha.
Khan issued a statement welcoming the signing of the peace deal between the United States and Taliban, adding that “This is the start of a peace and reconciliation process to end decades of war and suffering of the Afghan people.”
The statement further added “I have always maintained that a pol solution, no matter how complex, is the only meaningful path to peace.”
He also added “Now all stakeholders have to ensure that spoilers are kept at bay.”
He did not disclose further information regarding his statement of ‘keeping spoilers at bay’. However, he said “Pakistan is committed to playing its role in ensuring the agreement holds and succeeds in bringing peace to Afghanistan.”
The U.S. and Taliban representatives on Saturday signed the peace deal after 18 months of negotiations in Qatari capital of Doha.
The White House in a statement said President Donald Trump is taking a historic step to achieve peace in Afghanistan and bring the American troops home.
In regards to the reduction of troops, the White House said “We will begin reducing the number of troops, while sustaining a counterterrorism force to continue dismantling terrorist groups that seek to attack the United States.”
However, the White House said the pace of removal for American troops stationed in Afghanistan is conditions based and will depend on how well the Taliban comply with the commitments they have made. (KHAAMA PRESS)