مذاکرات افغانستان و پاکستان در استانبول؛ توافق روی بیشتر موارد

Sources have told TOLOnews that in the ongoing negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul, agreements have been reached on most issues, with a few remaining topics expected to be finalized by the end of today. It is likely the talks will continue late into the night.

According to the sources, a joint statement is expected at the conclusion of the talks, covering the extension of the ceasefire, reopening of routes, release of some prisoners as a goodwill gesture, scheduling of the next meeting, and several other matters.

Ghulam Mohammad Din Mohammadi, a political analyst, said: “Initial negotiations in Qatar and then in Turkey are essential for both sides to reach a political understanding. The mutual mistrust between Afghanistan and Pakistan must be resolved. It has become evident to Pakistan that Afghanistan does not interfere in the affairs of any country, and Pakistan’s claims against Afghanistan must be addressed on international platforms.”

Meanwhile, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, speaking about the recent Istanbul talks between Kabul and Islamabad, stated that the Islamic Emirate supports dialogue and that in the recent tensions, Afghanistan only reacted, while the initial action came from Pakistan.

Mujahid called the first round of talks in Doha a positive step and said regarding the current round in Istanbul that they are awaiting the outcome.

Zabihullah Mujahid added: “We have always supported and continue to support dialogue. In the recent tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Afghanistan merely responded; the initial move was by Pakistan. The talks that took place in Doha were a positive step with good decisions made. Regarding the current negotiations in Istanbul, we await the results.”

A source told TOLOnews that reports from Turkey also indicate positive progress in the first round of discussions, with agreements reached on certain issues. However, some within Pakistan’s military structure are reportedly trying to portray the talks as a failure.

Sources added that the Pakistani delegation is led by General Shahab Aslam, head of the Special Operations Division of Pakistan’s military intelligence agency, ISI.

Sayed Zia Hosseini, an international relations analyst, said: “The mechanism being developed in this round of talks may be complex and time-consuming, but for a fundamental resolution of the Afghanistan-Pakistan issue, it is necessary that the meetings be conducted professionally, precisely, and in line with the current conditions of both countries.”

Following an unprecedented escalation of tensions and clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the first round of talks between Kabul and Islamabad took place in Doha with the mediation of Qatar and Turkey. Expectations are now high that the second round in Istanbul will also yield positive results.