...former chancellor of Kabul University, now president of Afghanistan. Before returning to Afghanistan in 2002 he was a scholar of political science and anthropology. He worked at the World Bank working on international development assistance. As Finance Minister of Afghanistan between July 2002 and December 2004, he led Afghanistan's attempted economic recovery until the Karzais stole all the money. ..and the Chief Executive of the Unity Government Abdullah Abdullah
... the former foreign minister of the Northern Alliance government, advisor to Masood, and candidate for president against Karzai. Dr. Abdullah was born in Kabul and is half Tadjik and half Pashtun...met with the former Jihadi leader Abdul Rab Rasool Sayaf
| ...Afghan Salafist warlord, owned by Saudi Arabia. He was the guy who invited al-Qaeda to come into Afghanistan and make themselves at home, but a few years ago he came in from the cold, becoming a member of the Council of Jihadi Leaders and Political Parties ... |
The Office of the President, ARG Palace, in a statement said the leaders of the unity government visited the residence of Abdul Rab Rasool Sayaf in Paghman district earlier today.
The statement further added that President and Chief Executive Abdullah were invited by Ustad Sayaf for the breakfast.
According to ARG Palace, the unity government leaders and Ustad Sayaf held talks on key national issues, including recent political and and security developments.
The statement did not elaborate further regarding the main topics discussed during the meeting but this comes as efforts are underway for the revival of an Afghan-led grinding of the peace processor with the Taliban
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Sayaf is among the prominent Mujahideen leaders and former politician representing Kabul in the Lower House of the parliament.
He has previously criticized the Taliban group as well as the government in some stances for its policies.
But the latest meeting takes place days after Ustad Sayaf said some prominent figures and the Grand National Coalition has decided to appoint a delegation for the talks with the Taliban group.