Afghanistan: Peace Negotiations

(asked on 11th March 2020) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the ceasefire between coalition forces and the Taliban in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement.


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Nigel Adams
This question was answered on 17th March 2020

The recent reduction in violence is a welcome respite for Afghans. It is clear that there is no military solution to the conflict.

The US-Taliban agreement is a positive milestone. It is important that talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government start soon to maintain momentum.

The UK is committed to supporting the Afghan people, including through our contribution to NATO Resolute Support Mission.

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