Taliban: Urumqi Talks Constructive as China Brokers Trilateral Deal to Ease Afghanistan-Pakistan Disputes
DID Press: Spokesperson for the foreign ministry of the Taliban announced that the latest round of talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in the city of Urumqi concluded with “positive and constructive results.”
Abdul Qahar Balkhi stated that the joint meeting, hosted by China, was conducted in an atmosphere “based on mutual understanding,” allowing both sides to present their perspectives on key issues of shared concern.
According to Balkhi, the negotiations addressed a wide range of topics, including bilateral relations, security matters, border management, and developments related to regional stability. He emphasized that both parties agreed on the importance of continuing diplomatic engagement and resolving disputes through dialogue. The primary objective of these meetings, he added, was to reduce tensions, build mutual trust, and create conditions for sustainable cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The Taliban foreign ministry also expressed appreciation for China’s role in facilitating the talks, describing Beijing’s hosting of the negotiations as a sign of its support for regional stability and cooperation. The group expressed hope that such meetings would continue in the future and lead to practical outcomes in improving relations and strengthening regional security.
At the same time, the mission of China to the United Nations announced that representatives from China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan held a series of informal and intensive discussions from April 1 to April 7 in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang region. The meetings involved officials from foreign ministries, defense institutions, and security agencies of the three countries, forming part of Beijing’s broader effort to ease recent tensions between Kabul and Islamabad.
According to the Chinese statement, the Afghan and Pakistani delegations reaffirmed their commitment to the UN Charter and the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, pledging to resolve existing disputes through dialogue as quickly as possible. Both sides also agreed to refrain from any actions or statements that could escalate tensions.
The three countries further agreed to initiate more regular consultations to develop a comprehensive plan addressing key issues in Afghanistan-Pakistan relations and to identify priority matters requiring urgent attention. Regional observers view this agreement as an important step toward establishing a stable framework for managing border and security crises between the two nations.
In its statement, China described the Urumqi process as “serious, constructive, and forward-looking,” with all parties emphasizing the continuation of trilateral contacts and dialogue. Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts aimed at strengthening mutual understanding and reducing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.