Afghanistan, Jan. 8 -- A Diplomatic delegation from the US Embassy led by Counselor for Peace and Reconciliation Alan Misenheimer visited Herat today for meetings with Acting Provincial Governor Moheddin Noori and civil society leaders representing women, youth, academia, and media, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul said in a statement.

The statement further added that the visit supports Special Representative Khalilzad's efforts to end the conflict in Afghanistan through dialogue between the Taliban and representatives of the Afghan government and people.

"During the meetings officials discussed the security situation in Badghis and Herat, and ways the United States can support local efforts to reduce violence and end the conflict," the statem...