The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad met with representatives of China and Russia in Washington to discuss Afghan peace efforts.
“Representatives of the United States, China, and Russia met in Washington, D.C., March 21-22, 2019. The parties exchanged views on the current status of the Afghan peace process and discussed common efforts to bring peace, prosperity, and security to Afghanistan,” the Department of State said in a statement.
They underscored their respect for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Afghanistan, as well as Afghanistan’s right to make its own political, security, and economic decisions, the statement added.
“The United States, China, and Russia agreed to continue further discussions. The exact date and venue for the next meeting will be decided through diplomatic channels. The parties will continue to seek common efforts and coordination on the Afghan peace process,” the statement said.
The State Department in a separate statement said Ambassador Khalilzad also met with EU representative Roland Kobia to discuss Afghan peace process.
