Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after a week of intense and deadly clashes along their disputed border. The agreement was reached through mediation efforts by Qatar and Turkiye, as announced by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday.
The two nations have committed not only to the ceasefire but also to establishing mechanisms aimed at fostering lasting peace and stability between them. Doha further confirmed plans for follow-up meetings in the coming days to ensure the ceasefire’s sustainability and effective implementation.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar praised the agreement, describing it as a “first step in the right direction.” He also expressed gratitude for the mediation efforts by Qatar and Turkiye and emphasized the importance of creating a concrete, verifiable monitoring system in upcoming talks hosted by Turkiye.
Dar highlighted the need to address terrorism emanating from Afghan soil into Pakistan and stressed the urgency of preventing further loss of life amid the fragile peace process.
This ceasefire marks a significant development in easing tensions between the two South Asian neighbors and opens the door for ongoing dialogue to resolve longstanding disputes.
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