On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
We encourage Iran, and all of Afghanistan's neighbors, to fully support the Afghan Government and to put pressure on the Taliban to enter peace talks.
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Rubio emphasizes the need for regional support for Afghanistan's government and peace talks with the Taliban.
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