Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban urged the United States Wednesday to take "practical steps” toward settling outstanding issues as the two sides prepare for a fresh round of talks in Doha next week.
The U.S. said on Tuesday its special envoy for Afghanistan, Thomas West, will lead the American team in two days of meetings with Taliban leaders in the Qatari capital.
Senior Taliban official Suhail Shaheen hailed as “a good step” the U.S. decision to resume bilateral meetings.
