Taliban welcome Afghan peace efforts after Qatar talks

Taliban militants who have been waging war on the Afghan government for more than a decade have expressed a willingness to soften their position on a range of issues that could lead to talks on ending the conflict.
In a statement released today following two days of informal talks with Afghan government representatives in Qatar, the insurgent group says it wants "cooperation in all sectors with all countries, including neighbors, and welcomes the efforts of anyone in bringing peace to Afghanistan."
The statement on the Taliban's website indicates flexibility on previously intractable issues such as the presence of the foreigners in Afghanistan and acceptance of a constitution.