The National: US to resume talks with Taliban next week
State Department says delegation will meet hardline movement in Qatar for two weeks of discussions
The US will resume talks with the Taliban next week in Qatar to address, among other issues, the fight against terrorism and the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
The delegation will be led by the US special representative for Afghanistan, Tom West, for the planned two weeks of discussions, State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Tuesday.
The two sides will discuss "vital national interests", which include counterterrorism operations against ISIS and Al Qaeda, humanitarian assistance, Afghanistan's devastated economy and safe passage for Americans and Afghans who worked for the US during the 20-year war.
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WNU Editor: The Taliban have already listed their demands .... Taliban reveals agenda of upcoming talks with Washington (RT). More here .... Taliban Wants to Discuss With US Recognition of Its Gov’t and Unfreezing of Afghan Assets (Sputnik).
The US focus will be on counter-terrorism operations .... US-Taliban to resume talks with a focus on counterterrorism operations (Khaama Press).
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