New York Times: Taliban and US on the basis of peace

Talks between the Taliban and the US would now proceed so well that there is already a draft agreement on ending hostilities.

The parties speak with each other in Qatar. It has been reported that the next round of talks will probably be on 25 February. The draft agreement would state that all American troops from Afghanistan will have been withdrawn a year and a half after the two have signed the agreement. The Taliban promise not to support terrorist groups or to provide shelter.