US Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad has said that despite serious challenges, the peace-efforts reached an optimistic state for ending the four decades war in Afghanistan.

In a message congratulating the 101st anniversary of Afghanistan’s Independence Day, he said that Afghans want peace and that “intra-Afghan negotiations-led by Afghans would begin soon.”

Khalilzad called on the Afghan leaders to take steps for facilitation of intra-Afghan negotiations. “(They-Afghan leaders) should place their country on priority, learn from the past mistakes, and reach a political agreement.” He added. “This path is for ending the war, and reaching a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire.”  

The US and NATO led mission top commander, Gen. Scott Miller, extending congratulations on the 101st anniversary of Afghanistan’s Independence Day, has called on the Afghan war parties to cease a reduction in violence and lay out a peace path.

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