The Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, repeated his offer for talks with Taliban today and once again called upon the armed outfit to give up fighting, join the peace process and help rebuild their country.

President Karzai made the offer at a press conference in his Palace after returning home from Japan. He said that Taliban elusive( भटकाने वाला) leader Mullah Mohammad Omar can return home and begin political activities instead of fighting.

Taliban militants fighting the government had in the past conditioned any talks with the withdrawal of NATO-led troops from Afghanistan, a pre-condition unacceptable to both the Afghan government and the military alliance at the moment.

The international community has pledged 16 billion U.S. dollars to Afghanistan for the next four years. President Karzai at the press conference also said his government is determined to fight against corruption and ensure good governance.