Saudi Arabia on Sunday (local time) welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan following recent episodes of intense border clashes between the two nations, while commending the mediation efforts by Qatar and Turkiye that facilitated the breakthrough during talks in
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Pakistan reached an immediate ceasefire in Doha, receiving positive reactions from neighbouring countries. China, Iran, and analysts welcomed the move, while both sides agreed not to support attacks on each other. Talks on monitoring mechanisms and border s
Turkiye welcomed the ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan mediated by Turkiye and Qatar. It praised Qatar's role in hosting the talks in Doha and reaffirmed its support for lasting peace and stability between the two countries and in the region.
Speaking at an online press conference from Doha, Mujahid emphasised that the Durand Line is hypothetical and it was not discussed in any part of the agreement, stressing that the issue is a matter between nations, Tolo News reported.
Qatar has announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" following intense border clashes, with plans for follow-up talks to ensure its "sustainability".
Afghanistan's Prime Minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, on Saturday (local time), blamed Pakistan for the recent escalation of border clashes, stating that Islamabad "initiated" the conflict by violating Afghan territory.
Referring to the strikes that killed at least 10 people, including three Afghan cricketers, in Paktika province on Friday, Omari accused Pakistan of acting under external influence rather than out of its own decision.
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According to Afghan Foreign Ministry, the talks are being held under the leadership of Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob and Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.
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.