Afghan president calls on Taliban to participate in intra-Afghan talks
Monday 05/November/2018 - 04:16 PM
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has once again called on
Taliban group to participate in intra-Afghan peace talks, emphasizing that a
consensus exists for peace and the Islamic world and region is prepared for
reconciliation, Khaama Press reported.
He made the remarks during a meeting with religious
scholars, influential figures, and tribal elders of Paktika province on
Saturday.
President Ghani further added that Afghanistan also wants
peace with Pakistan, insisting that the country must understand that a peaceful
Afghanistan is in their interest.
Calling on the Taliban group to get ready for intra-Afghan
talks, President Ghani said Afghanistan will not hand over the authority of
reconciliation efforts to outsiders.
