Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS)

An independent research and advocacy centre dedicated to the creation of a sustainable environment that can support peace and stability in Afghanistan.

[Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) @CAPSafg]

#EidAlAdha

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

Pleasure to welcome and host the new Turkish Ambassador Cihad Erginay, an experienced and seasoned diplomat. We discussed Turkish-Afghan relations, current developments and the way forward on peace.
@turkembkabul
@MFATurkey

[Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) @CAPSafg]

Eid al-fitr Mubarak!
#Eid

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

تیر ماښام مي د هیواد د یو شمیر قومي مشرانو او سپین ږیرو سره په کتنه کي د هیواد پر روان سیاسي او امنیتي وضعیت او د سولې لپاره پر روانو هلوځلو بحث وکړ.

ولس سولې ته تږی دی.

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

Constructive discussion with Amb Khalilzad @US4AfghanPeace and Tom West today. The quest for peace must continue. The growing violence makes formulating a way out of the tragedies for the Afghan people and Afghanistan’s friends a more pressing priority. 1/2

[Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) @CAPSafg]

Turkey’s strategic and historic relationship with Afghanistan and its role in the region is impactful in the Afghan Peace Process. CAPS appreciates the efforts of the government of Turkey especially that of Ambassador Oguzhan Ertugrul @turkembkabul in this process.

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

Pleasure to welcome and host my dear friend Ambassador Oguzhan Ertugrul.

We were able to catch up on the latest developments in the peace process and discuss the details of the upcoming conference in Turkey.

The success of the event will largely depend on our prep-work.

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

Hosted my dear friend and Head of Jamiat-e Islami Mohtaram @SalahRabbani

We discussed the current political situation and the peace process.

We were also able to explore in details the upcoming conferences in Russia and Turkey.

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

Hosted Mohtarem Younes Qanoni, Former Vice President and Mohtarem Bismillah Khan, Former Defense Minister for a friendly and engaging conversation.

We were able to share our perspectives on the peace process and the way forward.

[Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) @CAPSafg]

A political leadership in any government is instrumental in making peace happen. CAPS chairman Mr. Hekmat Khalil Karzai and other political leaders are insistently coming together to play their important roles and make peace a living style for all Afghans.

#AfghanPeaceProcess

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

Hosted my dear friend and Head of Jamiat-e Islami Mohtaram @SalahRabbani

We discussed the current political situation and the peace process.

We were also able to explore in details the upcoming conferences in Russia and Turkey.

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

Pleasure to host my brother Amb Oguzhan Ertugrul @turkembkabul

We discussed the constructive role Turkey can play in the Afghan peace process.

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

Good catch up with Ambassador of India HE Redrendra Tandon. We were able to discuss the current security situation, on-going US review and regional politics.

[Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) @CAPSafg]

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[Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) @CAPSafg]

A year ago on this day, US and Taliban signed an historic peace agreement in Doha. Against the expectation of Afghans, the agreement has unfortunately failed to materialize lasting and dignified peace in Afghanistan.

The increasing violence has affected youth, women, children &

[Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) @CAPSafg]

... reduce the level of violence so Afghans can see a change.

Our team hopes the looming uncertainties would not lead to escalation of the conflict. We are committed to work with all sides to contribute to this noble cause of bringing peace, a desire of every Afghan.

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

the increased level of violence which has displaced Afghans in many parts of the country including the South. 2/2

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

Good discussion during my visit to see Ambassador Vittorio Sandolli @italyinafg.

Italy's engagement in Afghanistan, regional developments and the stalled intra-Afghan talks in Doha were discussed.

Thank you for the warm hospitality Mr. Ambassador.

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

Frank & productive conversation w/ my brother Amb Oguzhan Ertugrul @turkembkabul

Delighted to hear from Amb Ertugrul about Turkey’s invigorated role in d Afg Peace Process.

Our friendship/bond remains strong as Turkey & Afg celebrate 100 years of bilateral relations this year.

[Hekmat Khalil Karzai @HekmatKarzai]

Hosted Muhtaram Kalimullah Naqibi, Deputy Head of Jamiat-e Islami Party and a member of the negotiation team.

We had a wide ranging discussion on the various obstacles leading to the lack of progress in the peace process.

Both of us also raised our serious concerns about 1/2