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.
Born on Mar 22, 1961 (65 years old)
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Iraq:
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. envoy, indicated that Nouri al-Maliki is acceptable to Washington.
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Iraq:
Zalmay Khalilzad previously expressed support for al-Maliki's return, but it proved ineffective.
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Iraq:
Zalmay Khalilzad was entrusted with a critical file like Iraq.
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Iraq:
Zalmay Khalilzad played a key role in mediating the drafting of the Iraqi constitution under challenging circumstances.
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United States:
Zalmay Khalilzad, a former US Ambassador to Afghanistan, commented on the Taliban's decision regarding the internet outage.
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Pakistan:
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former United States special envoy, termed the meeting 'unwise' due to the participation of some who oppose the Taliban.
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United States:
Boehler, along with another U.S. envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad, met with the Taliban's foreign minister.
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Guyana:
Zalmay Khalilzad, a former U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan, met with the Taliban’s foreign minister.
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Pakistan:
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.
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United States:
Boehler, along with another U.S. envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad, met with the Taliban's foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi.
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