(CNN) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a congressional delegation have concluded an unannounced visit to Afghanistan, Pelosi's office said Sunday evening. The secret trip was made as Pelosi led the high-level congressional delegation to Jordan this weekend, where her office says they discussed Middle East peace and Syria with members of the country's royal family. Defense Secretary Mark Esper visited the country at the same time for the first time in this role, and met with the delegation. The delegation discussed security, governing and economic development during the visit, according to the statement. "We underscored that the women of Afghanistan must be at the table for reconciliation talks."

Source: CNN October 21, 2019 02:26 UTC