He denied any discussions over competing agendas. The U.S. denies the allegations and says it has responded to Taliban attacks against Afghan security forces. Washington has accused Iran in the past of providing covert aid to Taliban fighters against U.S. forces. Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem said on Twitter that the meetings had taken place in a good atmosphere. Ghanis opponents have set up a 21-member parliament committee to possibly meet separately with the Taliban, accusing Ghani of stalling peace talks to remain in power.
Washington is denying things to secure an upcoming peace treaty.
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