US Envoy Khalilzad Embarks on Fifth Round of Peace Visits
Special Representative for Afghan peace process Zalmay Khalilzad begun his fifth round of trips to facilitate peace in Afghanistan.
Special Representative for Afghan peace process Zalmay Khalilzad begun his fifth round of trips to facilitate peace in Afghanistan.
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad will lead an interagency delegation to Belgium, Germany, Turkey, Qatar, Afghanistan, and Pakistan from February 10 – 28. US department of state said in a statement.
According to the statement, this trip is part of an overall effort to facilitate a peace process that protects U.S. national security interests and brings all Afghan parties together in an intra-Afghan dialogue through which they can determine a path for their country’s future.
During the visits, he will meet with US allies and partners to discuss mutual efforts to advance that goal and will consult with the Afghan government throughout the trip.
The US diplomat leading the talks has expressed hope at finding a deal before Afghan presidential elections scheduled for July, as President Donald Trump calls for an end to American military involvement in Afghanistan.
