India to play vital role in Afghan peace process: Khalilzad

Zalmay Khalilzad, US special envoy for Afghanistan said in a series of tweets that he met with India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Doha on Tuesday and that the country will play a vital role in the Afghan peace process.

Khalilzad: Afghanistan is facing ‘great challenges ahead’

Zalmay Khalilzad said a day after his resignation as the US State Department’s special envoy for the Afghan reconciliation process that the country was facing major challenges

US special envoy Khalilzad discusses peace process with Afghan officials

U.S special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad following his arrival in Kabul on Saturday held meetings with President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah Head of High Council for National Reconciliation.

Khalilzad Steps Down as Top US Envoy to Afghanistan

Zalmay Khalilzad, the US peace envoy to Afghanistan, has stepped down, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Monday.

West’s appointment sends positive vibes to Afghans?

The appointment of Thomas West, a diplomat with long experience in dealing with Afghanistan and close aide to President Joe Biden, as special representative to Afghanistan is indicative of America’s interest in staying engaged with the war-torn country. a media report said on Thursday.

Biden to Keep Zalmay Khalilzad in Place for Now: Report

Quoting three sources familiar with the matter, CNN reports that the Biden administration will keep Zalmay Khalilzad, former President Trump’s top envoy for Afghanistan peace talks, in place for the time being.

US Envoy Khalilzad Met & Discussed Afghan NSA & FM Atmar

Taliban attacks against Afghan forces increased in first quarter of 2021: Pentagon report

Taliban attacks against Afghan government forces increased during the first three months of 2021, according to a new report by the US Defense Department’s Office of Inspector General.

Ghani’s Fleeing Ruined Last-Minute Deal: Khalilzad

Former president Ashraf Ghani’s escape from Afghanistan in mid-August ruined a last-minute deal with the Taliban, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad said in an interview with the Financial Times.

Khalilzad arrives in Doha, encourages parties for an immediate ceasefire

Mistrust Between Negotiating Parties Slowing Down Peace Talks: Zalmay Khalilzad

Mistrust between the Afghan government and the Taliban, as they both have two different alternative visions for Afghanistan’s future, has slowed down the peace talks, said Us special representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad in an interview with The World.

IRA, Taliban Must Find Path to Political Settlement, Permanent Ceasefire: Khalilzad

Khalilzad in Kazakhstan to discuss Afghanistan peace process

US special peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad met with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Nur-Sultan on Sunday to discuss the current situation in Afghanistan.

Doha meeting underway amid escalating violence across Afghanistan

A three-day meeting between the representatives of the Afghan government, the Taliban, the US, and a number of foreign countries kicked off in Doha, Qatar, amid intensified clashes between the Afghan forces and the militants across Afghanistan.

U.S. talks with Turkey on Afghanistan security ongoing: State Dept

Discussions between the United States and Turkey on security cooperation in Afghanistan are ongoing, a U.S. State Department spokesman said on Monday, after Ankara offered to operate and guard the Kabul airport after the withdrawal of U.S. forces.

Proxy Peace in Favor of Pakistan, Backlash against Taliban Visit

Reacting to a visit to Pakistan by Mullah Baradar, the Taliban’s political deputy, Rahmatullah Nabil, the former head of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), said the whole game is going in Pakistan’s favor.

Envoys at Int'l Summit Agree to Enhance Regional Connectivity

Representatives of Afghanistan, the United States, Uzbekistan and Pakistan agreed in principle to establish a new quadrilateral diplomatic platform focused on enhancing regional connectivity.

Taliban now face a test, says Khalilzad after US withdrawal

Following the United States’ full withdrawal from Afghanistan overnight Monday, the US special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad said that the Taliban now face a test in terms of leading the country to a safe and prosperous future.

Afghans themselves caused ongoing situation in Afghanistan: Khalilzad

US special representative to Afghanistan’s peace Zalmay Khalilzad said the people of Afghanistan themselves caused the ongoing situation and accused former president Ashraf Ghani of disturbing peaceful transition.

Qatari Special Envoy Meets Khalilzad, Chief Taliban Negotiator

The Qatari special envoy on counterterrorism and conflict resolution, Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani on Wednesday met with US Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, as well as the head of the Taliban delegation at the inter-Afghan negotiations in Doha, Abdul Hakim Sheikh, Qatar’s foreign ministry said.

Khalilzad back on track with talks as he heads for region

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has embarked on another trip to Germany, Afghanistan and regional countries, aimed at strengthening the Afghan peace process, sources said.

US General to Recommend Post-Pullout Plan for Afghanistan

Gen. Frank McKenzie, the commander of US Central Command said Wednesday he will make recommendations to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in early June on how to monitor and fight “terrorist groups” in Afghanistan from beyond its borders after troops withdrawal, AP reported.

Khalilzad ‘shocked’ at sudden passing of key Afghan envoy

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad said early Thursday he was shocked and saddened at the sudden death of Hakim Dalili, the Afghan ambassador to Qatar, who had worked tirelessly in support of the peace process.

U.S. Afghan envoy pledges to press for women’s involvement in peace talks

The U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad said on Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s administration would press for “meaningful participation” for women and minorities in ongoing peace talks.

Khalilzad confirms Qatar plane carrying Americans leaves Afghanistan

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has confirmed that another group of American citizens flew out of the country on a Qatar Airways flight on Friday.

Fears of Taliban takeover post troop withdrawal are overblown: Khalilzad

The US special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad said Tuesday predictions that the Taliban will quickly overrun Afghan government forces and conquer Kabul once U.S. and coalition forces have withdrawn are unduly pessimistic.

US, Islamic Emirate Delegations Meet in Doha

The first high-level meeting after the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan was held between delegations of the United States and the Islamic Emirate in the Qatari capital on Saturday.

Ghani, VP Saleh reiterate the need for an Afghanistan republic

President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday said a republic government was essential for the people of Afghanistan and that peace was crucial.

Khalilzad Discusses Peace with Ulema, Women

Kabul (BNA) After wrapping up a four-day visit to Kabul, US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad said on Monday that he met with a broad-spectrum of Afghan society to hear their thoughts on the peace process.

Khalilzad meets with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister, republic negotiators

US special envoy to Afghanistan peace process Zalmai Khalilzad on his new round of trip to Qatar and the region yesterday met with Afghan government negotiating delegation and the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani.