On December 2, Afghan Government and Taliban Negotiators from both sides in Doha have agreed on procedural rules for the peace negotiation talks, reports Tolo News. Nader Nadery, a member of the republic’s negotiating team in Doha, said: “Today (Wednesday), the plenary meeting was held between two Intra-Afghan negotiation teams. In this meeting, a joint working committee was tasked to prepare the draft topics for the agenda.”US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad tweeted: "I welcome the news from Doha that the two Afghan sides have reached a significant milestone: A three-page agreement codifying rules and procedures for their negotiations on a political roadmap and a comprehensive ceasefire. The people of Afghanistan now expect rapid progress on a political roadmap and a ceasefire. We understand their desire and we support them. As negotiations on a political roadmap and permanent ceasefire begin, we will work hard with all sides for a serious reduction of violence and even a ceasefire during this period. This is what the Afghan people want and deserve,"