Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reiterated his frustration over "a cup of tea" in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul, which he claims to have proved costly for Pakistan, describing it as a "big mistake" that "should not be repeated", Tolo News reported.
Delegations from both countries are in Turkey for the second round of discussions. The talks focus on putting into action the Doha agreement, stopping cross-border attacks, and finding ways to rebuild trust.
The ministry said the discussion highlighted "recent regional issues," adding that the repeated airstrikes and cross-border attacks by Pakistan had intensified tensions between the two nations.
This comes despite the Pakistan's increased diplomatic engagement with Kabul in 2025 after the heightened tensions and a prolonged hiatus in the high-level diplomatic exchanges held last year.
In an interview with Newsweek, Jaishankar emphasized that India will not be deterred by the threat of nuclear weapons when it comes to responding to cross-border attacks.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, urged member nations to unite against terrorism, highlighted India's zero tolerance policy, and called for stronger cooperation on regional security, radicalisation, and connectivity, according to a Ministry
The Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, part of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, said Saudi Arabia has taken a strong and clear stand against terrorism and terror financing.
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, who will lead the all-party delegation to Europe on Sunday emphasised that India believes in peace and harmony, but will take strong action against terrorism.
A five member-delegation of Trinamool Congress will visit Srinagar, Poonch, and Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir from May 21 to May 23 to express solidarity with the people affected by cross-border attacks by Pakistan.
India's retaliation against Pakistan's heavy shelling and attempted drone attacks in Jammu-Kashmir and regions along the western and northern International Border has caused severe damage to many military assets of the neighbour
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemned Pakistan over recent cross-border violence, calling for unity against terrorism and highlighting civilian casualties in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has identified the presence of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan and cross-border terrorist activities as the main points of contention between Pakistan and its western neighbour.