Zalmay Khalilzad
Zalmay Khalilzad is an Afghan-American diplomat who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation under President Donald Trump. He played a crucial role in negotiating the 2020 agreement with the Taliban, aimed at ending the U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan. His tenure was marked by controversy due to the exclusion of the Afghan government from the negotiation process, which raised concerns about the legitimacy and effectiveness of the agreement. Khalilzad's diplomatic efforts have drawn parallels to current negotiations regarding Ukraine, as experts fear similar patterns of exclusion and capitulation could repeat.
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Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. envoy, indicated that Nouri al-Maliki is acceptable to Washington.
«تقاعد مشرّف» واستعادة العصر الذهبي لـ«الدعوة»
Iraq· 2026-02-05
Zalmay Khalilzad previously expressed support for al-Maliki's return, but it proved ineffective.
ترامب ينهي آخر فرصة للمالكي.. من سيكون البديل؟Iraq· 2026-01-28
Zalmay Khalilzad was entrusted with a critical file like Iraq.
العمود الثامن: شعندك يمنهIraq· 2025-11-19
Zalmay Khalilzad played a key role in mediating the drafting of the Iraqi constitution under challenging circumstances.
عاماً على دستور العراق .. وثيقة وُلدت بالأمل تحولت لمصدر إنقسام وصراع على السلطةIraq· 2025-10-16
Zalmay Khalilzad, a former US Ambassador to Afghanistan, commented on the Taliban's decision regarding the internet outage.
Afghanistan: A two-day internet blackout shows even the Taliban can’t turn back time
United States· 2025-10-03
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former United States special envoy, termed the meeting 'unwise' due to the participation of some who oppose the Taliban.
Afghan political leaders, women activists discuss regional peace, stability at Islamabad moot - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-29
Boehler, along with another U.S. envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad, met with the Taliban's foreign minister.
Trump threatens Afghanistan with 'bad things' over Bagram Air BaseUnited States· 2025-09-21
Zalmay Khalilzad, a former U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan, met with the Taliban’s foreign minister.
Trump says US seeks control of Afghanistan's Bagram air base given up in withdrawal
Guyana· 2025-09-20
Zalmay Khalilzad, a former U.S. ambassador to Iraq, stated that the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is a significant step in their relations.
پاک سعودی عرب نیٹو جیسا معاہدہ، مغربی حلقوں میں بےچینیPakistan· 2025-09-19Boehler, along with another U.S. envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad, met with the Taliban's foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi.
Trump says US trying to get Bagram Airfield back from Taliban in AfghanistanUnited States· 2025-09-18Zalmay Khalilzad, a former US diplomat with experience in Afghanistan and Pakistan, expressed concern over the deal.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink defense pact
Taiwan· 2025-09-18
Zalmay Khalilzad is a former US special representative to Afghanistan who accompanied Adam Boehler on his trips to Kabul.
Situationer: Taliban seek quid pro quo from US - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-18
Zalmay Khalilzad, a key US official, called on Islamabad to seek a political settlement with Kabul.
US official calls on Islamabad to engage with Afghan Taliban - WorldPakistan· 2025-09-17
Zalmay Khalilzad is a former U.S. ambassador to Kabul who helped negotiate the peace agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban.
Americká delegácia v Kábule rokovala s Talibanom
Slovakia· 2025-09-13
Zalmay Khalilzad, a former United States special representative for Afghanistan, termed the meeting 'unwise' due to the participation of some who oppose the Taliban.
Afghan leaders, women activists to hold dialogue in Islamabad next week: think tank - WorldPakistan· 2025-08-18
Zalmay Khalilzad led the first high-powered American delegation to Kabul since 2021.
The real pause - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-07-16
Zalmay Khalilzad commented on the current state of US-Pakistan relations and the invitation extended to Field Marshal Asim Munir.
فیلڈ مارشل عاصم منیر، امریکی فوج کے 250 ویں یوم تاسیس میں مدعوPakistan· 2025-06-12
Former Afghanistan Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad traveled to Kabul for the first official delegation visit since the American withdrawal.
Trumps Flirt mit den Taliban ist mehr Wunsch als Wirklichkeit
Switzerland· 2025-05-05
Zalmay Khalilzad was the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation during Trump's presidency.
''Де моя угода?!'' Як Трамп і Байден поставили крапку в Афганській війні, що тривала 20 років, і віддали країну талібам
Ukraine· 2025-04-27
Zalmay Khalilzad was the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation during Trump's presidency.
''Де моя угода?!'' Як Трамп і Байден поставили крапку в Афганській війні, що тривала 20 років, і віддали країну талібамUkraine· 2025-04-27
Zalmay Khalilzad is a former American ambassador who visited Iraq to discuss the current political situation.
فخري كريم يستقبل زلماي خليل زاد لبحث تطورات الأوضاع في العراق والمنطقةIraq· 2025-04-21
Zalmay Khalilzad visited Iraq as part of a series of meetings with Iraqi leaders to discuss political developments.
فخري كريم يستقبل زلماي خليل زاد لبحث تطورات الأوضاع في العراق والمنطقةIraq· 2025-04-21Zalmay Khalilzad led a high-powered US delegation to Kabul to negotiate the release of a detained American tourist.
New Great Game focuses on Iran and Pakistan - WorldPakistan· 2025-04-21
Fakhri Karim mentioned asking Zalmay Khalilzad about coordination with Iran before the U.S. entered Iraq.
العراق بين فكي الفساد والميليشيات.. وتحذير من "أيام مصيرية" بين طهران وواشنطن"Iraq· 2025-04-19
Fakhri Karim mentioned asking Zalmay Khalilzad about coordination with Iran before the U.S. entered Iraq.
العراق "خرابة" يحكمها اللصوص والحل يبدأ بتفكيك الميليشيات واستنهاض الشعبIraq· 2025-04-18Zalmay Khalilzad was the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and participated in negotiations regarding Afghanistan.
مذاکرات غیر مستقیم ایران و آمریکا از کجا آغاز شد؟ | آنچه باید درباره 6 فصل مذاکراتی مختلف بدانید
Iran· 2025-04-10
Zalmay Khalilzad is a former U.S. representative for Afghanistan and one of the architects of the Doha Agreement.
نام وزیر طالبان از فهرست تحت تعقیب آمریکا حذف شدIran· 2025-04-05
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former envoy for Afghanistan, participated in discussions with the Taliban.
Avec Trump, le passage à la caisse, c’est à la tête du client ! – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-04-04
Zalmay Khalilzad was Trump's former envoy for Afghanistan who flew to Kabul to secure the release of an American prisoner.
The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administrationUnited States· 2025-04-02
Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad confirmed Hall's release in a post on X.
Afghanistan, rilasciata una cittadina americana prigioniera dei talebani. Washington toglie le taglie sugli Haqqani
Italy· 2025-03-30
