U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad says the next round of the US-Taliban talks will begin on Saturday next.

In a tweet, he said based on his recent visits to Afghanistan and Qatar, he believes all sides want rapid progress.

We'll start the next round of talks on Jun 29. Based on my recent visits to #Afghanistan and #Qatar, I believe all sides want rapid progress. #AfghanPeaceProcess

— U.S. Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad (@US4AfghanPeace) June 22, 2019