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https://www.theepochtimes.com/pompeo-welcomes-historic-intra-afghan-peace-talks-in-qatar_3496703.html Pompeo Welcomes “Historic” Intra-Afghan Peace Talks in Qatar By Ella Kietlinska > Pompeo said that Trump’s goal is to reduce the American presence in Afghanistan to “as close to zero” and as quickly as possible but the reduction “can’t sacrifice security for the homeland.” The reduction of the American forces is conditioned however on the Taliban’s adherence to “their obligations under the agreement,” in particular “the violence levels have to come down to acceptable levels.” “There’s jihadists in the world still. #TheEpochTimes #EllaKietlinska #MikePompeo #Qatar #IvanPentchoukov #Pakistan #Trump #Afghanistan #USA #Taliban #AlQaida #AssociatedPress #AlQaeda #News #PublishedOn200911