Taliban say Istanbul talks with Pakistan ended, further meetings planned

This story was first published by Amu TV.

Taliban on Thursday confirmed that several days of talks with Pakistani officials in Istanbul had concluded “with agreement that both sides will meet again and discuss the remaining issues”.

Taliban chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement that the discussions were held “at the request and mediation of the brotherly countries Türkiye and Qatar”. He reaffirmed their position that diplomacy remains the preferred path forward.

“In line with its permanent and principled policy that issues should be resolved through diplomacy and understanding, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan held several days of talks with the Pakistani side in Istanbul,” Mujahid said, thanking Ankara and Doha for facilitating the dialogue.

The statement came after four days of closed-door meetings aimed at de-escalating growing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, which have intensified in recent weeks over cross-border security concerns, the presence of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan, and a mass deportation

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