On October 5th, the Ambassador of Norway HE Kjell T Pettersen called on the Chairman of the Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) Mr. Hekmat K Karzai.

Both sides discussed the current situation in the country including security developments and peace process. Norway was schedule to host the Intra-Afghan Negotiations

with the Taliban on the 23rd of September before it was cancelled; Norway continues to play an important role in the process.