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Turkish official meets US' top Afghan peace negotiator

Ibrahim Kalin and Zalmay Khalilzad discuss Afghan peace process in capital Ankara

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17:30 - 3/12/2020 Thursday
Update: 17:32 - 3/12/2020 Thursday
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urkish Justice Minister Gul - Presidential Spokesman Kalin
urkish Justice Minister Gul - Presidential Spokesman Kalin

Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin on Thursday welcomed US special representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, the presidency said in a statement.

In a meeting at the presidential complex in the capital Ankara, the two discussed the ongoing intra-Afghan peace talks in Doha, Qatar, which are aimed at ending 19 years of war, as well as regional issues.

The meeting comes a day after Kabul and Taliban representatives reached a preliminary deal to move ahead with the dialogue.

Kalin said Turkey will continue to support and contribute to intra-Afghan negotiations for an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political solution in the war-torn country.

Stability in Afghanistan will contribute to regional peace and prosperity, and Turkey will continue to cooperate with all stakeholders, including the US, he added.

* Writing by Merve Berker

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