China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks - Reuters
China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks Reuters
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"Noting that constructive discussions have taken place so far, FM Muttaqi expressed hope that minor interpretations would not hinder the progress of the negotiations."
— Amir Khan Muttaqi , Politician
"useful discussions have taken place."
— Amir Khan Muttaqi , Politician
""useful discussions have taken place so far" and expressed hope that minor interpretations would not hinder the progress of the talks."
— Amir Khan Muttaqi , Politician
"Our position on terrorism emanating from Afghanistan remains unchanged."
— Ishaq Dar , Politician
"The proposal reflects the shared position of Beijing and Islamabad and said it has received wide attention and support internationally."
— Jiang Zaidong , Other
"Continued instability could disrupt global energy supplies and supply chains, stressing that dialogue remains the only viable path to resolving the conflict."
— Jiang Zaidong , Other
Key People
Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan.
Field Marshal Asim Munir is the powerful military chief of Pakistan.
Ishaq Dar is the Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
Chinese Ambassador who proposed a five-point initiative for peace in the Middle East.
Tahir Andrabi is a spokesman for Pakistan's Foreign Ministry.
Founding pastor of Early Rain Covenant Church, serving a nine-year jail term.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
Zhao Xing is the Chinese ambassador to Kabul.
Deputy Spokesman for Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry.
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Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry reports that peace talks in China between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been constructive, aiming to halt cross-border fighting that began in February and resulted in hundreds of deaths.
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi describes peace talks with Pakistan in China as 'useful,' expressing hope that minor differences will not hinder progress toward resolving cross-border conflicts.
Afghanistan and Pakistan have made 'useful' progress in peace talks in China aimed at resolving the conflict that erupted between the two nations in October 2025, according to Kabul's Taliban administration.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in the Chinese city of Urumqi, a Pakistani government official confirmed, amid ongoing tensions between the two countries over cross-border terrorism.
China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and the broader Middle East, amid rising tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
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