The US special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, speaks during a debate in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Apr 28, 2019. ISLAMABAD: The US special envoy for Afghanistan and the commander of NATO forces there met Pakistan's army chief on Monday to discuss the Afghan peace process at a pivotal juncture for the stalled negotiations.
"Matters of mutual interest, regional security and ongoing Afghanistan Reconciliation Process were discussed during the meeting," a statement said."The visiting dignitary greatly appreciated Pakistan's role in the ongoing peace process." But the process has stalled amid a resurgence of violence and disputes over the agenda for negotiations, including ceasefire arrangements.A statement from the US Embassy in Islamabad said Khalilzad had"stressed the need to accelerate progress towards a just and durable peace in Afghanistan" during the meetings with Bajwa and with government officials.
The US special envoy proposed a shake-up of the process this week during visits to Kabul and the Qatari capital, Doha, the venue for negotiations, according to diplomatic and political sources.
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