U.S. Special Representative Zalmay KhalilzadVerified account

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U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, leading the USG effort to facilitate dialogue and negotiations that will bring peace to Afghanistan.

Washington, DC
Joined November 2018

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  2. 2/2 We demand an immediate end to attacks against cities, urge a political settlement, and warn that a government imposed by force will be a pariah state.

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  3. 1/2 After two days of intense consultations & discussions with the Afghan negotiating teams, Qatar, as chair, issued a Chairman's Statement on behalf of regional and international stakeholders.

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  6. I had the opportunity on VoA and Radio Azadi to discuss the urgency required by Afghan leaders to compromise, reach a peace agreement and prevent a protracted war. The violence being inflicted on Afghans is immoral and unjustifiable.

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  7. Thank you to , , and U/S @ManiloDS for hosting us and convening the US-Europe Group on the Afghanistan Peace Process.

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  8. 3/3 Building on the Rome meeting, we will work with regional countries, Troika Plus nations and the UN to reach a consensus. Working together, we can help Afghans reach a just and durable peace agreement worthy of future international political and economic support.

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  9. 2/3 We agreed on the urgency of a political settlement. But any settlement we support requires five elements: (1) inclusive governance (2) people elect political leaders (3) protection of human rights for all, men & women (4) counterterrorism commitments (5) adherence to intl law

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  10. 1/3 The US-Europe Group in support of the Afghanistan Peace Process gathered in Rome July 22. Our joint communiqué. 👇🏾

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  11. In a meeting w/ Prime Minister Imran Khan & Gen. Bajwa in Islamabad today, Ambassador Khalilzad emphasized the urgency of a comprehensive political settlement in Afghanistan. Read more:

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  12. Jul 19

    We welcome the commitment between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban to accelerate negotiations toward an inclusive political settlement to bring an end to over 40 years of conflict in Afghanistan.

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  13. 5/5 Eid Mubarak to all those that celebrate. The United States stands steadfastly with the Afghan people. Their desire is singular: a just and lasting peace.

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  14. 4/5 As the parties prepare for , it is an opportune time to reflect on what binds them in service of their fellow Afghans and what sacrifices and meaningful compromises they can make for the sake of peace.

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  15. 3/5 There is more that unites than divides the parties: they believe in a unified & independent Afghanistan; are proud of their history & traditions; support Islam’s central role in the country's life; share enemies like Daesh; & want good relations w/ neighbors & intl community

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  16. 2/5 Afghans are suffering terribly from the war. Credible reports of atrocities are emerging. The parties’ commitment to prevent civilian casualties is a start, but only a negotiated political settlement can end this senseless violence.

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  17. 1/5 The leaders meeting in Doha July 17-18 was a positive step. The parties agreed to accelerate negotiations for a political settlement that ends the war and responds to the aspirations of all men and women of Afghanistan. But more must be done, urgently.

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  18. We had a friendly meeting with the U.S. Special Representative for Peace & Reconciliation in Afghanistan HE Zalmay Khalilzad & his team in Doha. We exchanged views on the peace efforts, ways to support the process & reaching a negotiated political settlement.

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  19. Jul 16

    Today, we announced a new diplomatic platform to help strengthen economic connectivity across the region. We look forward to partnering with Afghanistan, Pakistan & Uzbekistan to enhance regional cooperation, a cornerstone to a sustained peace.

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  20. ABD Özel Temsilcisi Zalmay Halilzad’la Afgan barış süreci ve bölgesel gelişmelere ilişkin görüş alışverişinde bulunduk. Exchanged views on the Afghan peace process and regional developments w/Special Representative .

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