Afghan-born special representative Zalmay Khalilzad is is leading US efforts to forge a peace deal with the Taliban (AFP Photo/WAKIL KOHSAR)
AFP: No peace if Taliban do not adapt: US envoy
There will be no enduring peace in Afghanistan unless the Taliban adapt to the changes that have swept the country since they were ousted in 2001, a US diplomat said Sunday.
Special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, who is leading US efforts to forge a peace deal with the Taliban, made the comments in a visit to Kabul as he continues a months-long push for a settlement.
Speaking to Tolo News, Khalilzad said the Taliban recognise their government "made a lot mistakes" when it was in power from 1996-2001, and "they have learned a lot".
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US envoy, Ghani push 'intra-Afghan' talks: palace -- AFP
US, Afghanistan Agree on Need for Intra-Afghan Dialogue With Taliban -- VOA
Afghans Are Ready For Peace: Abdullah -- TOLO News
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