The Afghan High Peace Council members are saying that the Taliban group’s political leadership expressed flexibility for the talks with the government during Moscow Summit.
However, the group demands the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Afghanistan as a precondition for negotiations.
The High Peace Council Deputy Chairmen made the remarks during a press conference in Kabul after their return from Moscow Summit.
The Deputy Chief of High Peace Council Mawlavi Abdul Khabir Ochqoon however said the decision in this regard must be taken by the nation, considering the national interests of the country.
He also expressed hopes that the release of Taliban leaders by Pakistan would have a positive impact on peace process.
Another deputy chairman of the High Peace Council Haji Din Mohammad said the participants of the summit agreed on an Afghan-led peace process.
Haji Din Mohammad further added that the participants of the summit also asked the Taliban group to start direct talks with the Afghan government.
