The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad arrived in Kabul on Sunday for consultations with leaders of the National Unity Government, political leaders, civil society, and women, the US Embassy in Kabul said in a statement.  

The statement said that Khalilzad will discuss progress in US efforts to facilitate an inclusive peace process. 

His arrival in Kabul follows stops in Islamabad, Berlin, and Brussels, the statement said. 

“As peace talks reach a critical phase, engagement with more Afghans across the country on how to achieve a negotiated political settlement that brings a durable peace is of utmost importance,” the statement says. 

During his visit, Khalilzad will engage Afghans from across society, including youth and students, female business owners and government officials, and religious leaders, the statement said.

On June 6, Khalilzad said that the United States and NATO will make a shared decision on remaining in Afghanistan or leaving the country. 

Khalilzad said in a tweet said that he briefed the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on the Afghan peace process and thanked them for the “great sacrifices” made and their ongoing commitment.

The US envoy said that he assured NATO and its allies continued full coordination. 

Khalilzad is supposed to meet the Taliban members in Doha in the near future which will be his seventh meeting with members of the group.