ISLAMABAD – In a new development, Afghan Taliban seek China as guarantorfor peace deal with America.
This comes as China has offered to host intra-Afghan talks in a bid to helpend the ongoing conflict in the country.
The Taliban leaders have said the group could accept China as a guarantorif they reach a peace deal with the United States.
The political chief of Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has visited Chinaahead of the 7th round of talks with the United States.
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A former Taliban spokesman Abdul Hai Mutmayen has told Arab News thatMullah Baradar is leading a delegation of Taliban leaders during the visitto Beijing.
Mutmayen further added “It seems that Taliban leaders are making efforts tohold consultations and exchange their views with key stakeholders ahead ofthe next round. The visit is an indication that the seventh round isimportant.”
