| “We have not started the talks formally yet. We have not reached the ‘ceasefire stage’. We have been discussing the rules of procedure.” Thanks Qatar for facilitating Afghan peace negotiations. |
Though Dr Naeem, a member of the negotiating team, called the ceasefire a major step, the Taliban leader categorically said that they had not reached the stage where the issue could be discussed. It has been over a month now since the two sides started the intra-Afghan peace talks in Doha.
“We have not started the talks formally yet. We have been discussing rules of procedure. We have not yet discussed any issue that can create hurdles. I am however hopeful that we will make the headway. A certain timeframe cannot be given but we are hopeful to make progress.”
“The deal with the US is a historic step and the intra-Afghan dialogue is its continuity. That is why we are here.”
“We are yet to set the agenda for the negotiations. Once the agenda is set, we will be able to say that what we will discuss.” He added: “We, however, feel compelled to ensure that women get all the rights enshrined in Islam, whether it is their healthcare, education and work.”
“We have time and again said that our policy is not to interfere in the affairs of other countries. We also expect other countries not to interfere in Afghanistan.”
“Our deal is not with one person. We have signed the agreement with the US government. We think that the US wants to withdraw from Afghanistan. They have signed the peace deal for their own people and country. We hope that all political leaders of the US realise the importance of the peace deal and there will be no change.”
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