Taliban’s spokesman Suhain Shaheen told Arab News in a phone conversation on January 21 that Taliban representatives are holding talks with United States (US) negotiators in Qatar to create a “safe atmosphere” for the signing of a peace agreement, reports Tolo News. “There had been no discussion on cease-fire since the beginning, but the US proposed reduction in violence and our stance is to provide a safe atmosphere during the days of the agreement,” Shaheed said as quoted by Arab News. Shaheed, according to Arab News, said that a comprehensive and complete cease-fire would be declared after the peace agreement is signed with the US. We will also provide a safe passage to the US and other foreign forces following the deal,” he said.