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Talks between Afghan government officials and Taliban leaders have been ongoing for some time. The government and the Taliban said in a joint statement on Wednesday that a preliminary agreement had been reached. This is the first written agreement between the government and the Taliban in 19 years. The agreement describes how the future will be negotiated, how the ceasefire will be negotiated. Both parties have promised to respect him to continue the talks. Pakistan and the United States have welcomed the agreement.
A joint working group will be formed, according to the joint statement. They will draw up what will be the agenda for the peace agreement. The main demand of the Afghan people is a ceasefire.
Nader Naderi, a representative of the Afghan government, told Reuters that the modalities and proposals had been finalized. This time the discussion will continue according to the specific program. Representatives of the Taliban also tweeted in support of the statement.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also congratulated the two parties, saying that the agreement was the result of the continued efforts and willingness of both parties to reach an agreement. The United States will work to reduce violence and reach a ceasefire.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the agreement proved that the two sides wanted to solve the problem through talks.
Source: DW Bangla
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