U s still sees talks as best path to peace in afghanistan pompeo

According to various news sources, including Reuters and Al Jazeera, in 2020, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that the United States still sees talks as the best path to peace in Afghanistan.

In an interview with Reuters, Pompeo said: "We're making progress. We're not there yet, but we're making progress. And I think the best way to get to a peaceful resolution is through these talks."

He also emphasized the importance of the Taliban's commitment to reducing violence and engaging in meaningful negotiations with the Afghan government.

Pompeo's comments came after the US and the Taliban signed a deal in February 2020, which aimed to pave the way for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Afghanistan. The deal required the Taliban to reduce violence and engage in talks with the Afghan government, in exchange for the withdrawal of US and NATO troops from the country.

However, it's worth noting that the peace process has faced numerous challenges and setbacks since then, including a surge in violence and disagreements between the Taliban and the Afghan government over issues such as power-sharing and the role of foreign forces in the country.

Despite these challenges, the US and other international stakeholders continue to support the peace talks and urge the parties to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.