![]() Regardless of how we describe the meeting, it was the first publicly acknowledged direct discussions between the Afghan Government and the Taliban – a key step in reaching any political settlement. Like any sensitive political negotiation, these meetings are usually kept secret and both parties downplayed the conference, claiming participants were there in a personal capacity only. These 'open discussions' build on a history of back-channel negotiations between the Taliban and the international community, and US-sponsored attempts to begin formal peace talks. ![]() Representatives from Pakistan also attended. In a positive sign for political reconciliation in Afghanistan, an Afghan Government delegation recently met with Taliban representatives in Qatar – ostensibly for a research conference, but most likely to discuss the commencement of formal peace talks. ![]()
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