US Special Peace Envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has welcomed the announcement of Eid ceasefire by the Taliban.

“We welcome the Taliban announcement of an Eid ceasefire and the Afghan government’s reciprocal announcement. Our hope is this Eid brings all Afghans together in understanding & mutual respect and one step closer to a sustainable peace,” Khalilzad said on twitter.

In the meantime, welcoming the Eid ceasefire, NATO has expressed hope that the ceasefire leads to intra-Afghan negotiations.

“NATO welcomes the 3-day ceasefire announcement by the government of #Afghanistan & the Taliban. It is an important step in the #AfghanPeaceProcess that must lead to the earliest possible start of intra-Afghan negotiations. Afghan people deserve peace now & NATO stands with them,” the organization said its twitter account.

UNAMA also welcomed the Eid ceasefire announcement by the Taliban and the reciprocity from the Govt of #Afghanistan, adding that further prisoner releases and reductions in violence should now pave the way for a quick start to intra Afghan negotiations.

Arezo News – Salimi