Haji Nazir Ahmadzai, a senior adviser to the Afghan president on the Reconciliation of Political Parties and Tribes said that the peace negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban are a 'waste of time' as long as the radical movement fails to implement its commitment to reduce violence and implement a ceasefire. In an interview with Sputnik, Ahmadzai responded to why the second round of talks was delayed, saying Kabul's delegation has been in Doha for a long time, but the Taliban has been on foreign trips and have delayed talks. He further said that the escalation of violence by the Taliban is unacceptable to the international community and to the Afghan nation.