Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has welcomed the intra-Afghan negotiations in Doha, Qatar.

Karzai has expressed hope that the negotiating parties in Doha reach an agreement on an enduring peace as soon as possible.

The former Afghan president has asserted that peace and security is everyone’s priority at this critical juncture.

The commencement of peace talks between the Govt of Afghanistan and the Islamic Movement of Taliban is excellent news for the people of Afghanistan. This is a real opportunity to achieve lasting peace and stability and end the suffering of our people. Both Afghan sides must, he said on his twitter account.

In the meantime, Moscow is hopeful that a ceasefire is declared in Afghanistan as soon as possible with the start of intra-Afghan negotiations.

Russian Special Envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov has told Arezo TV that intra-Afghan talks is the best option to put an end to many years of war in this country.

Although the negotiations won’t be easy, Russia is hopeful that the negotiating sides reach an agreement that paves the ground for a ceasefire.

Arezo News – Salimi