The United States has assured Afghanistan's government that any US troop pullout would not affect the combat abilities of remaining forces, Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah said on Wednesday.

Afghanistan's CEO says US has reassured on troop pullout

Afghanistan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, who formally entered the presidential race recently scheduled on July 20, said on Wednesday that Taliban is the main obstacle for peace in his country and accused it of refusing to come to the negotiating table.

I'm for talks with Taliban without any conditions, says Afghanistan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah at Davos

Afghanistan's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah has ruled out prospects of a caretaker government in Afghanistan, underlining that such a decision is not in the interests of the country.

Interim government not in Afghanistan's interests: Abdullah Abdullah

The US special envoy for Afghan peace talks arrived in Kabul on Wednesday to meet government leaders, following his discussions with Taliban representatives in Abu Dhabi this week.

US envoy visits Kabul after talks with Taliban on Afghan peace

The Taliban in Afghanistan have not yet shown any sign they are serious about ending their 17-year insurgency despite US efforts to push a fresh peace process, the country's de facto prime minister has said.

Afghan Taliban not serious about peace, says government chief

Afghanistan's National Unity Government's CEO Abdullah Abdullah said on Monday that Taliban's thoughts and ideas have been rejected, as people came out to vote for Saturday's parliamentary elections despite threats by the group.

Taliban defeated, their ideas rejected: Afghanistan's Abdullah Abdullah

With parliamentary elections scheduled for October 20 in Afghanistan, the elections are being viewed as crucial tests run for the presidential vote and are being held after a delay of three and a half years.

Afghanistan elections could lead to withdrawal of foreign troops

China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting the political reconciliation in Afghanistan and help with the country's peaceful reconstruction, said Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday.

China to continue to help with Afghan reconciliation, reconstruction: Premier Li Keqiang

Abdullah Abdullah said political tension in Afghanistan needed to be resolved in order to achieve lasting peace

Afghan CEO blasts Taliban for not responding to peace offer

By staking their independence and impartiality in contemporary politics, many media outlets have turned into institutions that put pressure on the public instead of the government.

Opinion: What role is media playing in Afghanistan's political conflict

Mike Pence told the leaders he hoped his presence there was tangible evidence that the United States was 'here to see this through'

US Vice President Mike Pence makes surprise visit to Afghanistan