Stalemate in Turkiye: Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Talks Face Setbacks

Pakistan and Afghanistan struggled to find agreement during talks in Turkiye, focusing on cross-border military issues. Despite initial optimism, discussions stalled over verifiable action against terrorist groups. While both sides wanted progress, the Afghan Taliban resisted committing to written guarantees. Diplomatic efforts emphasized the importance of engagement.

Tense negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan ended without resolution, as officials attempted to tackle cross-border military issues but remained at an impasse.

The talks, held in Turkiye over three days, focused primarily on mechanisms for addressing terrorist activities from Afghan soil. However, key sticking points persist in securing commitments from the Afghan Taliban.

The initial positive tone of the negotiations gave way to frustration, as optimism waned and discussions hit a stumbling block. Despite the deadlock, neither party is eager for dialogue to cease, indicating the importance of ongoing diplomatic efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)