Abdullah Abdullah, the chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation today met with Zalmay Khalilzad, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan peace.
During the meeting, Zalmay Khalilzad stressed the continued support of the United States for Afghan peace efforts.
He said the parties should make the most of the opportunity to achieve lasting peace and end the war in the country.
Khalilzad called the increase in violence unacceptable and stressed a significant reduction in violence.
In the meantime, Abdullah Abdullah said the increase of violence and targeted killings in Afghanistan unacceptable and stressed the need to establish a permanent ceasefire in order to achieve lasting peace.
This comes as the second round of peace talks in Qatar is set to begin soon. The Afghan Government Negotiating Committee left Kabul for Doha this morning.
