US, Taliban talks might not happen at all

June 25, 2013 01:21

The much anticipated peace talks between the Taliban and the United States might not happen as well, a US official has said, as the Special US envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan left Qatar without any talks with the Afghan insurgent group.

"It might not," State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell told reporters when asked if there is a possibility of the US-Taliban talks not happening at all.

"The Secretary (of State) said that over the weekend as well. We don't know one way or another. There were some hopeful signs - a couple of steps forward in terms of opening the office. Clearly, some of the agreement that wasn't adhered to, but we want to see if we can get it back on track, but we'll be clear-eyed and continue to see what can happen," he said.

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