He published the corresponding statement on his Twitter page.
“As peace talks draw closer, destructive elements become more desperate in an attempt to thwart this historic opportunity.
Today's attack on Amrullah Saleh's motorcade is the latest example.
Fortunately, he survived, ”Khalilzad wrote.
1/3 As peace talks near, spoilers are becoming more desperate in their attempt to disrupt this historic opportunity.
Today's attack on @ AmrullahSaleh's convoy is the latest example.
Luckily, he survived.
Tragically, this terrorist attack killed and wounded many bystanders.
- US Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad (@ US4AfghanPeace) September 9, 2020
At the same time, he expressed regret that civilians had died and suffered as a result of the terrorist attack.
In August, the United States condemned an attack on Afghan government negotiator Fawzia Kufi.