Saudi Arabia Offers to Mediate Between Taliban and Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions
According to a report by Amu TV, Saudi Arabia has expressed its willingness to mediate in the growing tensions between the Taliban administration and Pakistan.
Sources cited by the outlet say that Riyadh aims to play a mediating role in easing political and security-related disputes between the two sides.
Previously, Iran, Qatar, Turkey, and Russia had also announced their readiness to mediate between the Taliban and Pakistan, citing concerns over escalating border clashes and their impact on regional security.
Three rounds of talks between Taliban representatives and Pakistani officials were recently held in Istanbul, Turkey, but concluded without any concrete outcomes—an impasse that has further heightened fears of intensifying hostilities.
The Taliban administration, lacking international legitimacy and maintaining strained relations with neighboring countries—particularly Pakistan—has yet to issue an official response to these peace efforts. Continued clashes along the Durand Line have led to insecurity and the displacement of thousands of residents in the border provinces, underscoring the urgent need to de-escalate tensions.
