Peace delegations from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban held a series of talks over the past few days with the talks reportedly focused on at least five key issues, including a future constitution, ceasefire, political roadmap and the political participation in the transition period, sources familiar with the process said.

Najia Anwari, a spokesperson for the State Ministry for Peace Affairs also said that serious discussions are taking place between the Afghan Republic and the Taliban negotiators in Doha in the past few days.

The Afghan National Army forces have increased security measures around Bagram Airfield, the Defense Ministry said, days after the US forces left the base following two decades of presence there.

The Defense Ministry said that the Afghan forces will use the base for counterterrorism purposes.