It stipulates that troops would leave within 18 months of the agreement being signed. "The US is serious about pursuing peace, preventing Afghanistan from continuing to be a space for international terrorism & bringing forces home," Pompeo tweeted. It was not clear whether the draft described by the Taliban sources was acceptable to both sides or when it could be completed and signed. More talks on the draft are expected in February, again in the Qatari capital Doha, the Taliban sources said. The Taliban sources also confirmed provisions in the draft that have broader implications for Afghanistan's ties with its neighbours, particularly Pakistan, India and China.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 26, 2019 23:03 UTC