Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has offered to begin peace talks with the Taliban without precondition.

President Ashraf Ghani: “We are making this offer without any preconditions, in order to lead a peace agreement. I call on the Taliban and their leadership. Today, the decision is in your hands. Accept peace, a dignified peace. Come together to safeguard this country, which has been the result of our sacrifices and struggle.”

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani also proposed a ceasefire, a prisoner release and the recognition of the Taliban as a legitimate political group. This comes after the Taliban recently published an open letter expressing the Taliban’s desire for peace talks and calling on the American people to pressure President Trump to the negotiating table.