US proposes UN-led peace conference for Afghanistan
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WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has proposed a UN-led peace conference to form an “inclusive government” in Afghanistan with the Taliban.
According to New York Times, Mr Blinken said in his proposal that the conference would aim to establish a three-month period of “reduction in violence” that would lead to a ceasefire.
The proposal was made by Mr Blinken in a letter to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
The letter from the US secretary was first published by TOLO news, an Afghan news outlet, and confirmed by the Times.
Published in Dawn, March 8th, 2021
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Mar 08, 2021 08:11am
USA wants Taliban to join government. Finally realizing Pukhtoons form the majority of Afghan population.
Every stakeholder wants piece, except Mischief India.
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Mar 08, 2021 11:51am
Presentation of old wine in new bottles by the brand new Biden administration in Washington, D.C. might back fire to seek peace in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
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Mar 08, 2021 04:04pm
The Biden Administration has foolishly invited India for the talks. They have no land border and no stake in Afghanistan and yet are being invited. Biden will soon learn that Pakistan holds all the cards.
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