Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has formalised a peace treaty with Hezb-i-Islami, an armed group led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a deal the government hopes will lead to more agreements with other fighters.<br/><br/>Gulbuddin Hekmatyar signed the agreement via a video link into Kabul's Presidential palace. It is the first peace treaty the Afghan government has completed since the war with the Taliban began in 2001. <br/><br/>It has been welcomed by the international community as a possible template for any future peace deal with the Taliban, who have been fighting to overthrow the Kabul government for 15 years. <br/><br/>The 25-point peace agreement gives Hekmatyar and his followers immunity for past actions, and grants them full political rights.<br/><br/>Mr.Ghani said that now is the time for the Taliban to decide whether they want to continue the war, or participate in peace talks.