The Commander of the US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, General Scott Miller, described the ongoing negotiations between the Kabul government and the Taliban as “very promising,” but they included some growing concerns about heavy civilian casualties, while the Security Council welcomed them International.

In a statement reported by the Afghan news agency, "Khama Press," today, Friday, during his visit to eastern Laghman Province, Miller said that the talks are promising and important for the Afghan people, but the violence must be reduced, he said.

In turn, Asadullah Khalid, the Acting Afghan Defense Minister, said that he hopes for a ceasefire in the coming days.

Security Council welcomes


the start of the Afghan peace negotiations in Doha, and thanked Qatar for facilitating the first round of negotiations.

In the statement, the Council encouraged the Afghan parties to pursue confidence-building measures, including the reduction of violence, and to continue to engage in negotiations in good faith.

He said that sustainable peace can only be achieved through a comprehensive Afghan-led peace process aimed at a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire and political settlement.

The Council referred to the important role of the United Nations in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan, stressing its commitment to its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity.

He welcomed the efforts of all regional and international partners of Afghanistan in facilitating negotiations and helping the parties to reach peace.

Refugees await


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Afghan refugees in Pakistan on the ongoing Afghan peace talks in Doha to bring peace to their country.

They say that their return to Afghanistan depends on the improvement of living conditions and the provision of basic services.