Today, the United States Special Representative for Hostage Response; Mr. Zalmay Khalilzad, former US Special Representative for Afghanistan; and an accompanying delegation called on IEA Foreign Minister Mawlawi AmirKhan Muttaqi.
The meeting focused on bilateral relations between Afghanistan and the United States, the release of prisoners, and the provision of consular services to Afghans residing in the United States.
Welcoming the delegation, Minister Muttaqi called their visit to Kabul a good development in bilateral relations.
Minister Muttaqi said that IEA seeks positive relations with all sides in light of its balanced foreign policy, adding that it is important that Afghanistan and the United States should be able to resolve issues through dialogue.
He also said that the two countries must overcome the effects of the twenty-year war and have positive political and economic relations.
Mr. Adam Buehler, US Special Envoy for Hostage Response, called the progress pertaining to prisoners between Afghanistan and the United States a good step towards trust building.
He also appreciated the efforts to combat narcotics and ensure security in Afghanistan.
Mr. Bueller emphasized the continuation of dialogue between the two countries and called strengthening relations through dialogue important.
He also stated that the two countries have historical relations that have faced problems at times, however, now it is important to look forward.