Tag: Abdullah Abdullah

Intra-Afghan talks expected to begin next week: Abdullah

According to a survey, the Institute for War and Peace Studies found that more than 86 per cent of the country's population are satisfied with the current peace process.

August 28, 2020

2 killed after suicide bomber attacks mosque in Kabul, no group claims responsibility

The mosque is located at the main entrance to the Green Zone and is accessible from both inside and outside the tightly controlled area.

June 3, 2020

‘US cuts aid to Afghanistan by $1 billion over leaders’ impasse’, says Mike Pompeo

The US S was immediately reducing $1 billion in aid and would pull another $1 billion in 2021.

March 24, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Kabul amid political crisis, rising COVID-19 cases

Pompeo is set to meet with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani along with his archrival Abdullah Abdullah, who also claims the presidency.

March 23, 2020

Afghan CEO Abdullah finalizes list for negotiating team

"We hope that the Presidential Palace, as a part of the government of national unity, will participate (with the team)."

March 3, 2020

UN concerned over Afghan election result crisis

It noted that the country was at a critical moment in a peace process with the start of a period of reduced violence with the Taliban.

February 23, 2020

Afghan govt to form an inclusive team for intra-Afghan talks

On January 26, Afghan prominent political figures had gathered in Kabul to discuss the participation of all the country’s political factions in the ongoing peace process.

February 13, 2020

Afghans outraged with delay in prez poll results

On December 22, 2019, the Independent Election Commission (IEC) announced the preliminary results of the elections.

February 8, 2020

Afghan CEO approves vote recount in contested provinces

Of the 2.7 million votes cast on September 28, only 1.92 million were biometrically verified, and out of those the commission declared 86,000 null and void.

December 15, 2019

Thousands protest in Kabul against alleged election fraud

It also comes at a dangerous time, with the Taliban insurgency still raging and most NATO-led forces preparing to leave the country by the end of the year.

November 29, 2019

A flawed election

It is a measure of the crisis in governance that a section of the electorate has been sceptical about a poll that has turned out to be a rerun of the spurious tryst with democracy in 2014.

October 1, 2019

US, Taliban on threshold of peace deal: Zalmay Khalilzad

Taking to Twitter, Khalilzad said that he concluded the ninth round of talks with the Taliban in Doha and that he would travel to Kabul for consultations.

September 1, 2019

India signs fresh accords for 26 Afghanistan projects

These projects include construction of classrooms, building of orphanages, health clinics, canal protection walls and enhancing economic opportunities for women.

January 16, 2019

Afghan leader thanks India, slams Pakistan

Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on Friday thanked India for its “generous contributions” in reconstructing the war-torn nation and slammed Pakistan for its role in destabilizing the country. However, he added, Afghanistan would continue to extend hands of friendship to all its neighbours including Pakistan. Delivering the 24th Sapru House Lecture here, Abdullah, who is...

September 29, 2017

Modi meets Afghan chief executive, assures him of full cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured Afghanistans Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah of India’s commitment to help building a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan. Abdullah, who is on a two-day working visit to India, conveyed Afghanistan’s deep appreciation for India’s continuing support for infrastructure development and capacity building in his country. “Both leaders reaffirmed the strength...

September 28, 2017

Afghan CEO Abdullah meets Swaraj to ‘strengthen partnership’

Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Thursday met Afghan Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah to “strengthen strategic partnership” between the two countries. “Strengthening strategic partnership with a close neighbour. EAM @SushmaSwaraj held discussions with Dr. Abdullah Abdullah,CEO of Afghanistan,” Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson of external affairs ministry tweeted.   Strengthening strategic partnership with a close...

September 28, 2017

Jaitley to inaugurate India-Afghan trade show today

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley along with Chief Executive of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah will inaugurate an India-Afghanistan Trade and Investment Show ‘Passage to Prosperity’ here on Wednesday. The three-day event, sponsored by the US, will focus on better regional integration by strengthening economic ties between Afghanistan and India. The event will highlight recently signed agreements, showcase...

September 27, 2017