Saudi Arabia asks Afghan Taliban to stop fighting

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RIYADH: King Salman of Saudi Arabia and Chief Executive of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah reviewed bilateral relations and prospects of cooperation between the two countries during a meeting here.

Earlier, Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, discussed with Abdullah Abdullah bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them in all fields.

During a meeting in Riyadh, the two leaders also touched on joint cooperation to combat extremism and the fight against terrorism. They reviewed developments in the region, and the position of the two countries toward them.

Abdullah Abdullah also held talks with Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and Minister of Defense, Minister of Justice Sheikh Walid Al-Samaani, Minister of Education Ahmed Al-Issa and Secretary General of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Abdullatif Al-Zayani.

According to Afghan media, Saudi Arabia has called on the Taliban to show their intentions for peace in Afghanistan and to stop terrorist activities.