Pentagon President Mark Esper discusses deal with Taliban and launch of peace process with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, Pentagon press service says, Trend reports..
Afghan President agreed on the eve to postpone his inauguration so as not to disrupt the signing of a deal between the US and the Taliban.
" ) will mark the beginning of the process to achieve peace for the Afghan people, as well as security and stability in Afghanistan, "
The United States and the Taliban in Afghanistan signed a peace agreement in Qatar on Saturday that provides for the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and the beginning of inter-Afghan dialogue.