Reuters reports that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced that the country’s ministers of foreign affairs, defense, and the head of its national intelligence agency will travel to Pakistan this week to discuss finalizing a ceasefire agreement between Kabul and Islamabad.
Kabul 24: Erdoğan had previously emphasized the need for continued dialogue between Kabul and Islamabad during a meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister, describing it as a step toward lasting regional stability.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a speech marking the fifth anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Victory Day, expressed gratitude for the roles played by Turkey and Qatar in facilitating peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan.Sharif stated: “Our shared commitment to peace has been most recently demonstrated in relation to Afghanistan.
I thank my brother, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, for his invaluable assistance in facilitating peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan alongside the Government of Qatar.
This is a true symbol of the strong relations among our countries, standing together in both good times and challenging ones.”Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister has held separate phone calls with his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts to discuss the recent Kabul-Islamabad talks held in Istanbul.
