Taliban Political Deputy and Head of the Political Office Mullah Beradar and members of the Taliban negotiating team in Doha meets with US Secretary Pompeo

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September 12, 2020 8:19 pm

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Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with the Taliban

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OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown:

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Taliban Political Deputy and Head of the Political Office Mullah Beradar and members of the Taliban negotiating team in Doha, Qatar, on the historic occasion of the start of peace negotiations. Secretary Pompeo urged the Taliban to seize this opportunity to forge a political settlement and reach a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire. He welcomed Afghan leadership and ownership of the effort to end 40 years of war and ensure that Afghanistan is not a threat to the United States or its allies.

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