US Special Envoy for Afghanistan Travels to Kabul and Qatar

The Biden administration, which is currently reviewing its Afghan policy, has asked Zalmay Khalilzad to continue with his position and lead the Afghan peace process. The top American diplomat is likely to visit additional regional capitals as well, the US State Department said.

"He will resume discussions on the way ahead with the Islamic Republic and Afghan leaders, Taliban representatives, and regional countries whose interests are best served by the achievement of a just and durable political settlement and permanent and comprehensive ceasefire," it said in a statement.