Pakistan\u2019s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iran\u2019s President Massoud Pezeshkian have stressed the need to pressure the Taliban administration into taking meaningful security measures. Speaking on the sidelines of the International Conference on Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, Sharif emphasized that terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory are a major factor behind insecurity along the border shared by the two nations. He called for the international community to act in order to curb these threats.<\/p>\n
According to a statement from the Pakistani Prime Minister\u2019s office, the two leaders expressed mutual support in the face of “foreign aggression” and shared security threats. Sharif also highlighted the importance of expanding bilateral economic cooperation between Islamabad and Tehran, boosting trade, activating border markets, and improving transportation links, including efforts to revive the Islamabad\u2013Tehran\u2013Istanbul railway corridor.<\/p>\n
Prior to this meeting, Sharif also held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan. During the discussion, Erdo\u011fan offered Ankara\u2019s support in mediating a lasting ceasefire between Pakistan and the Taliban administration, as well as in establishing a monitoring mechanism to prevent border clashes. This initiative aligns with Turkey\u2019s broader efforts to strengthen friendly relations with Islamabad and enhance cooperation in energy, trade, and investment sectors.<\/p>\n
The International Conference on Peace and Trust was held to mark the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan\u2019s neutrality and the UN\u2019s designation of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. On the sidelines of the event, Sharif reiterated that the global community must urge the Taliban administration to uphold its international commitments to combating terrorism. He warned that the Taliban’s failure to curb extremist groups threatens not only regional security but also Pakistan\u2019s domestic stability.<\/p>\n
Recent meetings between Pakistani officials and regional leaders reflect growing concerns over increased border attacks and the expanding presence of extremist groups based in Afghanistan. Experts note that the Taliban has so far failed to demonstrate sufficient will or capability to restrain such groups \u2014 a shortcoming that has strengthened calls by neighboring states for greater international pressure on the Taliban.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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