US describes talks with Taliban as 'candid and professional'
By Monique Beals - 10/11/21 09:25 AM EDT
Biden administration officials over the weekend held their first face-to-face meeting with Taliban leaders since the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in late August.
A State Department official described the talks, held in Qatar, as "candid and professional."
"The discussions were candid and professional with the U.S. delegation reiterating that the Taliban will be judged on its actions, not only its words," State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement.
The U.S. officials traveled to Doha on to discuss security matters, human rights and safe passage for international groups, including American citizens, according to Price, who added that there were talks about "including the meaningful participation of women and girls in all aspects of Afghan society."
Price did not specify if any agreements were made.
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