U.S. Inches Closer to Ending 18-Year Conflict in Afghanistan
- U.S., Taliban reach draft agreement on foreign troops exit
- Both sides may meet in April in hopes to finalize deal
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Talks between the Taliban and U.S. over ending the 18-year conflict in Afghanistan made headway on Tuesday over a draft agreement on American troop withdrawals and counter-terrorism promises.
Two issues remain outstanding after the 14-day talks between U.S. negotiations led by envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and senior Taliban officials in Doha, Qatar -- a ceasefire agreement and dialogue with the Afghan government, which the Taliban sees as illegitimate.