US and Taliban representatives have concluded talks in Doha, Qatar. It was the first meeting since the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in August.
The talks focused on concerns about terrorist groups, evacuation of American citizens from Afghanistan and humanitarian aid. US officials said the talks were clear and professional and the Taliban would be judged on the basis of their work.
The US has said that the talks are not meant to recognize the Taliban. The Taliban claimed in a statement issued last night that the US has agreed to humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. The US has not formally confirmed this claim.