taliban have refused to deal directly with the western backed government in khartoum well al jazeera charlotte bella sat down with the u.s. peace envoy right here in doha. this week is the 7th round of talks how do you feel about the progress between yourselves and the taliban so far very good been the best round so far can you put a percentage number on the progress you've made this week i rather not do that. i would rather say we have made substantial progress on all 4 elements that make the framework that we have agreed to a peace agreement which is as you know assurances on counterterrorism that's important for the united states on the war. would draw all of foreign troops which is important for the taleban. negotiations including a dialogue and an agreement on a road map for the political future of afghanistan and a complete comprehensive permanent cease fire. for the 1st time i can say we have had substantial progress on all 4 if you find out that the taliban policing some of these armed groups and that potentially al qaeda is still operating inside afghanistan what can you do at that point th