Mar 24, 2019
Chargé D’affaires of United Kingdom Embassy visits CAPS

On 21st March 2019, Chargé D’affaires of United Kingdom Embassy in Kabul Giles Lever visited the Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) for a frank discussion with Hekmat K. Karzai, CAPS’ Chairman. Mr. Karzai and Amb. Lever discussed recent development, security situation and peace process in Afghanistan
Mr. Karzai briefed Amb. Lever on forthcoming Intra-Afghan dialogue to be held from 14-15 April in Doha, Qatar. Mr. Karzai said that it is necessary to include the Afghan government in the process and make a national team that represents the Afghans as a whole.
Amb. Lever praised CAPS’ efforts for peace and its advocacy for the inclusion of Afghan government in the process. He said UK supports all efforts that encourages the participation of the Afghan government in the peace dialogue.
Both Mr. Karzai and the Amb. Lever agreed that a momentum was created for peace and an inclusive Intra-Afghan dialogue would further strengthen the process.