Washington 'ready' to conclude talks with Taliban: US envoy

Zalmay Khalilzad hopes to 'close on remaining issues'

Last updated: August 21, 2019 | 04:10

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US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad.

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Washington: Washington is “ready” to conclude Afghanistan peace talks with the Taliban, US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said Tuesday.

“Back on the road again. First stop Doha where we will try and close on remaining issues. We’re ready. Let’s see if the Taliban are as well,” Khalilzad tweeted.