Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the HCNR, on Sunday posted on his Twitter page that the leadership committee of the High Council for National Reconciliation has decided on a clear set of guidelines for the next round of peace talks which are expected to resume on January 5.

He also stated that a decision has been made to hold the talks in Doha, Qatar.

He said the leadership committee also voiced its appreciation of the support by the international community and the state of Qatar in terms of holding the negotiations.

This comes after Abdullah met with President Ashraf Ghani and his National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib at the Presidential Palace (ARG) on Sunday.

ARG stated that Abdullah and Ghani discussed the next round of peace talks, the time needed and the venue.

Two weeks ago both Ghani and Mohib called for the next round of talks to be held in Afghanistan.