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FCO statement on the conclusion of intra-Afghan dialogue in Doha

Afghanistan talks in Doha, which concluded on 8 July, are an 鈥榠mportant and positive step in peace efforts鈥�.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Published
9 July 2019
This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

An FCO spokesperson said:

皇冠体育app intra-Afghan dialogue is an important and positive step in Afghan peace efforts. Crucially the dialogue in Doha, facilitated by Germany and Qatar, included Taliban members and representatives of the Afghanistan government, in a personal capacity, to discuss the future of Afghanistan.

皇冠体育app concluding resolution provides building blocks for future negotiations that we hope will form the basis of a peace process. We particularly welcome their broad and inclusive nature, which included women, minorities and civil society groups.

皇冠体育appre is a long way to go but the commitments to reduce violence and avoid civilian casualties can help pave the way towards future common ground.

After decades of conflict, it is clear that the people of Afghanistan need, and want, peace. 皇冠体育app UK has been clear that only an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned political settlement will enable the country to thrive and prosper.

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Published 9 July 2019