Sources said the UN has discussed possible steps toward launching a political process in Afghanistan with various governments during this.

Trump tied the withdrawal to a broader series of crises he claimed were avoidable.

Footage or photographs of the meeting have not been made public.

Mirziyoyev urged world leaders to adopt a more serious approach to the challenges emerging from Afghanistan.

Saif Mohammed Al Ketbi, the U.A.E.'s envoy, held talks with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister.

“We emphasised our strong commitment to see Afghanistan develop into a secure, stable and prosperous state," the statement said.

Wahidi, who resides in Sterling, Virginia, with his American wife, Mary Shakeri-Wahidi, was detained Saturday at Dulles International Airport upon.

“Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is itself a designated foreign terrorist organization," Bruce said.