4th round of talks between ARG, Jamiat Islami held behind closed doors

The fourth round of talks between the Presidential Palace-(ARG) and Jamiat Islami party held behind the closed doors of the Ministry of Foreign (MoF) on Tuesday.

Since it was a closed door talks, what transpired in the talks was not known.

A source on condition of anonymity said the two sides are debating the prospects of Jamiat’s shares in the cabinet.

The Jamiat party has once again warned to take other options unless the government ends the current deadlock and find a final solution for its demands.

“We hope to solve the problems through negotiations; otherwise we would take other options,” said Zabiullah Fetrat, deputy spokesman of Jamiat Party.

Reports suggest that in these talks, the two side exchange views on the implementation of the political agreement on the formation of the National Unity Government (NUG) and the fate of the post of Balkh governor.

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Jamiat party negotiates with Arg over implementation of NUG agreement

Jamiat-e-Islami Party of Afghanistan have started negotiations with the Presidential Palace (ARG) over the implementation of the political agreement on the formation of the National Unity Government (NUG) and the fate of Atta Mohammad Noor, the ousted Balkh governor.

Kamaluddin Hamid, a member of Jamiat leadership council, on Friday told Ariana News that talks between Jamiat Party and Arg focused on the split of “important” governmental posts, changes in the electoral commissions members, distribution of electronic ID cards, and preparations for holding a Loya Jirga to amend the Constitution.

Acceptance of conditions set by Jamiat will be a prerequisite for the controversial removal of Atta Mohammad Noor from Balkh province.

The two sides have held two rounds of talks so far, but the presidential palace have not accepted the demands by Jamiat-e-Islami Party yet.

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HPC announces preparation for legitimate reconciliation with Taliban

The High Peace Council (HPC) has announced readiness for any legitimate agreement and reconciliation with the Taliban group.

HPC held a consultation meeting with a number of religious scholars from across the county to find practical ways to achieve lasting peace and end the war.

“Now, practical and promising measures are underway for starting an official talk with the armed opposition groups,” said Karim Khalili, chairman of HPC.

The HPC senior officials stressed that the council is ready for bargaining on any issue with the armed Taliban group.

“We are ready for any kind of agreement. Opening an office or the withdrawal of foreign troops are the issues that can be discussed. They can share any of their demands that we can find a solution,” said Akram Khaplwak, HPC head of secretariat.

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Beijing offers tripartite talks between Afghanistan, Pakistan, China

Beijing has offered tripartite talks between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China with main focus being peace and stability and economic cooperation.

The Office of the President, ARG Palace, in a statement said China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Deng Xijun met with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Monday.

The statement further added Mr. Xijun discussed the ongoing situation in the region and informed regarding Beijing’s intent to convene a trilateral summit between the three nations.

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HIA negotiator optimistic of dialogue with government

The Gulbadin Hekmatyar-led Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan says it has no preconditions for peace parleys with government, but will never compromise Islamic principles.

In an exclusive interview with Q Afghan News, the HIA delegation’s chief, Eng. Mohammad Amin Karim, sounded optimistic about the outcome of peace talks.

But he also spoke of pressures on President Ashraf Ghani, saying some individuals were trying to create hurdles to the reconciliation effort. Karim particularly questioned the silence of Prof. Abdul Rab Rassoul Sayyaf.

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Pakistan Invites Taliban Factions For Direct Talks With Kabul

As the timeline for facilitating direct peace negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban gets closer, Pakistan’s ministry of foreign affairs on Friday called on split Taliban factions to send their delegations for direct discussions with the Afghan government scheduled for Islamabad next week.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s High Peace Council (HPC) has welcomed the announcement made by the Pakistani government, saying Islamabad is taking practical steps to facilitate direct talks between the Afghan government and Taliban hardliners.

“This is the first practical measure toward convening direct negotiations and it helps the Afghan government to get closer to its objectives. I hope that these talks will bring results,” HPC member Mohammad Ismail Qasimyar said.

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(Russian) Ахмад Мустахни: правительство должно сесть за стол переговоров с Талибан

KABUL: Spokesman for the ministry of foreign affairs, Ahmad Shekib Mustaghni said the other day that the Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) meeting held in Islamabad required a need for a political dialogue could end violence and restore lasting peace in the country.

He said the meeting would do its best to invite the Taliban to directly join the process, and the peace talks was resolved to continue meeting till the end of February this year, a statement quoted him as addressing a news conference here in Kabul.

According to him, the next meeting was expected to be held in Kabul on February 23, 2016, with efforts to help the whole Talban group join peace process, a statement from his office said quoting him in the conference.

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