Pakistan and China Foreign Ministers Discuss Afghanistan Developments Amid Rising Tensions
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Islamabad has initiated close contacts and consultations with China following recent increased tensions with Afghanistan. According to the ministry, these talks aim to review the latest developments and prevent further escalation of the situation.
Tahir Andarabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, stated during a weekly press briefing that Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, recently held a telephone conversation with Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, discussing the latest developments. He added that the two sides exchanged views on the current situation in Afghanistan as well.
Referring to the longstanding relations between Islamabad and Beijing, Andarabi said that the two countries share a strategic partnership based on mutual trust and deep respect, maintaining close coordination on regional issues, including developments in Afghanistan. He noted that Pakistan and China have similar perspectives regarding Afghanistan and continue their consultations through bilateral and trilateral dialogue mechanisms.
Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Ministry announced that its special envoy for Afghanistan has been shuttling between Kabul and Islamabad to facilitate dialogue and prevent the escalation of tensions between the two neighbors. Beijing emphasized that preventing further deterioration and encouraging the parties to return to talks promptly is an urgent priority to maintain regional stability.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry also clarified that a delegation that recently visited Kabul to engage with Afghan officials was not on an official government mission but was part of an unofficial initiative.
These recent tensions continue amid calls from regional observers for the Taliban administration to effectively manage relations with neighboring countries and prevent rising distrust—a crucial matter for Afghanistan’s political and economic stability.
