Trump appoints Mary Kabir-Seraj Bischoping as US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Afghanistan
This marks Trump’s first political appointee for Afghanistan.
This marks Trump’s first political appointee for Afghanistan.
Muttaqi also called for enhanced cooperation from Pakistan in counterterrorism efforts.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued engagement, the statement said.
The talks came amid growing tensions between the two sides.
Dar is leading a high-level delegation that includes Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan.
The Taliban, however, continues to be subject to United Nations sanctions.
Sadiq, who arrived in Kabul on Wednesday leading a high-level delegation, met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign.
“Despite losing much of its top leadership, the group persists in a fragmented form," Nabil said.
Sources said the UN has discussed possible steps toward launching a political process in Afghanistan with various governments during this.
In an interview with the Russian daily Izvestia, Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk said that Afghanistan remains a complex environment.