: Peace talks between the United States and the Afghan Taliban are expected to resume soon after hectic behind-the-scene efforts, involving Pakistan and certain other players, which seek an end to the 18-year conflict through negotiations, officials familiar with the development told The Express Tribune here on Sunday. The US and the Afghan Taliban were close to striking a deal last month but President Donald Trump pulled out of the peace process, citing insurgent group’s continuous attacks on the American forces. Top US negotiator in Kabul to brief Afghan governmentOn Friday, Pakistan joined Russia, China and the US in Moscow to discuss the stalled peace process. Pakistan, Russia and China also agreed that all parties should reduce violence in order to create conducive environment for the revival of peace process. “The aim of his visit is clear, to report to President Ghani on his recent visits and meetings in some countries regarding the Afghan peace process,” an official in Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s office said.

Source: The Express Tribune October 27, 2019 21:22 UTC