Kabul – Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated that the recent talks held in Urumqi, China, with Beijing’s mediation, have produced positive results.
Kabul 24: He made the remarks on Sunday during the graduation ceremony of the sixth specialized course at the Institute of Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.In his speech, Muttaqi addressed the recent tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, noting that the negotiations facilitated by China in the city of Urumqi marked an important step toward easing frictions and improving bilateral relations.
He described the outcomes of the discussions as constructive, although he did not provide further specific details.
The Afghan Foreign Minister also urged politicians, religious scholars, university professors, writers, and media activists from both Afghanistan and Pakistan to adopt a responsible and measured approach toward sensitive bilateral issues.
He said: “We call on politicians, scholars, professors, writers, and media activists of Afghanistan and Pakistan to follow the issues between the two Muslim countries with care and responsibility, and to avoid any irresponsible or provocative behavior.”Muttaqi placed special emphasis on the importance of specialized training and raising public awareness.
He described the pursuit of knowledge and education as an essential need, especially under current circumstances. He warned that no one should address major national and religious matters based solely on personal opinions or make statements that lack credibility and are unacceptable to society.
Furthermore, Muttaqi gave a positive assessment of the country’s security situation, declaring that there are currently no signs of armed opposition activities anywhere in Afghanistan.He stated: “Across Afghanistan, there is no visible presence of opponents holding centers in any district or province, nor are any attacks being carried out.
Overall, all ethnic groups and the people of Afghanistan have joined hands, creating a valuable opportunity to focus on development, education, and strengthening state institutions.”Muttaqi described this relative calm as a result of national solidarity and said it provides a golden chance for Afghanistan to concentrate on reconstruction, economic development, and enhancing the capacity of governmental bodies.
These comments come amid fluctuating relations between Kabul and Islamabad in recent months. China’s mediation efforts in Urumqi are seen as a significant attempt to reduce tensions and find common ground between the two neighboring countries.
