The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, on February 25, met with the head of the political office of Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Qatar, reports The Khaama Press. Ambassador Khalilzad in a Twitter post announced this afternoon “Just finished a working lunch with Mullah Beradar and his team. First time we’ve met. Now moving on to talks.” Khalilzad has not disclosed further information regarding the meeting which has been described as an introductory meeting.