ISLAMABAD – Pakistan welcomes the beginning of the second round of IntraAfghan negotiations in Doha.
In a statement, the Foreign Office said that the two sides have madesignificant progress by finalizing the rules and procedures last month andhave now reconvened to discuss issues.
FO added that the year 2020 witnessed considerable progress towards peacein Afghanistan, with a number of positive developments including theconclusion of the U.S.-Taliban Peace Agreement on 29 February 2020, thestart of intra-Afghan Negotiations on 12 September 2020, and agreement onRules and Procedures on 2 December 2020, which paved the way for meaningfulprogress in the peace talks.
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Islamabad called upon both sides to remain constructively engaged and showflexibility in the negotiations for reaching an inclusive, broad-based, andcomprehensive political settlement ‘which would lead to lasting peace andstability in the region.
