NEW YORK, 18 March, 2021 (TON): The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres appoints a personal envoy to Afghanistan and regional issues Jean Arnault, his press office said on Wednesday.

In the statement, the SG asked Arnault to assist in achieving a political solution to the conflict, working closely with the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and regional partners.

Arnault brings over 30 years of diplomatic experience in peace settlements and mediation, with an extensive background in UN missions in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, including Afghanistan, the media reported citing the statement.

The responsibility of the envoy will be to liaison with the regional countries to support the negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban, as well as the implementation of any agreements that are reached, the UN spokesman Dujarric confirmed.

However, the appointment of the envoy came ahead of the multilateral peace talks on the country in Moscow and Turkey’s the U.S. proposed conference.