Pakistan and Taliban Administration Agree to De-escalate Tensions in Urumqi Talks
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Pakistan and the Taliban administration reached an agreement during talks held in the city of Urumqi to refrain from any actions that could escalate or complicate the situation. According to Beijing, both sides continue to emphasize resolving differences and making efforts to improve bilateral relations.
Lian Jian, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that the negotiations lasted from the 1st to the 7th of this month and included delegations from China, Pakistan, and the Taliban administration. He noted that members of these delegations comprised officials responsible for foreign affairs, defense, and security sectors.
The spokesperson further added that Pakistan and the Taliban administration emphasized adherence to the goals and spirit of the United Nations Charter and the principles of peaceful coexistence during the meeting. They also pledged to resolve existing disputes through dialogue as soon as possible.
Relations between Pakistan and the Taliban administration have experienced tensions in recent months, mainly linked to security concerns and cross-border movements. However, no specific details have yet been released regarding the practical mechanisms of this agreement or how its implementation will be monitored—a matter of fundamental importance to the people on both sides of the border and the stability of the border areas.
