Afghan politicians hope that the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban will achieve a political agreement on peace ahead of the announced date for the withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan, predicting that an otherwise scenario will not be in the country’s favor.

Former mujahideen leader Mohammad Ismail Khan said that the remaining five months for the full withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan should be used as an opportunity for peace in the country, not for fueling war.

President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday said that the announcement of the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan will require that Pakistan make a decision about whether to opt for cooperation or enmity with its neighbor.

Addressing police force members at a gathering at the Presidential Palace on Sunday, President Ghani said that with the announcement of the withdrawal of international troops, the best opportunity has been provided to Afghanistan in modern history.