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| Respect the will of the nation and start peace talks, Abdullah asks Taliban |
| 2018-06-20 |
| [Khaama (Afghanistan)] The Chief Executive of the Unity Government Abdullah has called on the leadership council of the Taliban ...the Pashtun equivalent of men... group to respect the will of the nation and start peace talks with government in a bid to end the ongoing violence. Abdullah issued a statement to welcome the arrival of Helmand ...an Afghan province populated mostly by Pashtuns, adjacent to Injun country in Pak Balochistan... peace convoy to Kabul and said the government supports the peace convoy and is prepared to positively respond to the demands of the peace activists. The statement further added that the Chief Executive of the Unity Government supports the efforts by Helmand youths for peace as well as their civil movement for marching on foot from Helmand to Kabul. He said the move shows that peace is a national need and is being demanded by the people at any cost. According to Abdullah, government has clearly shown its clear stance and goodwill regarding peace which received a positive feedback from the Taliban as well in the form of ceasefire. The Chief Executive also added that the response by the Taliban proved that there is an interest all sides for peace and reconciliation and expressed hopes that the Taliban will positively respond to the government and nation’s demand for reconciliation and start peace talks. He emphasized that the government is committed to grinding of the peace processor and is prepared to use all the available opportunities to positively respond to the demands of the people. |
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