After Weeks of Border Fighting, Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to De-escalate and Explore Comprehensive Solution
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\nChina announced that Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to avoid further escalation and to explore a comprehensive solution to their bilateral tensions, following weeks of deadly cross-border clashes that killed hundreds and displaced tens of thousands.<\/p>\n
The agreement came after seven days of talks held from April 1 to 7 in the Chinese city of Urumqi, as part of Beijing\u2019s mediation efforts to reduce tensions and promote regional stability.<\/p>\n
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the three sides agreed to continue dialogue and work toward a broader framework addressing key issues in Afghanistan\u2013Pakistan relations. She confirmed that both countries committed to refraining from actions that could escalate or complicate the situation.<\/p>\n
Participants in the talks identified counterterrorism as the central issue affecting relations between the two countries, amid longstanding accusations by Pakistan that Afghanistan harbors militant groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)\u2014claims Kabul denies.<\/p>\n
The recent violence, which escalated earlier in 2026, included cross-border shelling and airstrikes, contributing to significant casualties and displacement along the frontier.<\/p>\n
Despite the agreement, challenges remain, as both sides continue to differ over security concerns and responsibility for militant activity. However, the outcome of the China-hosted talks is seen as a tentative but important step toward easing tensions and rebuilding trust between the two neighbors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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