China Urges Talks to Resolve Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions
In a conversation requested by Kabul with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that disputes between the two countries “can only be resolved through dialogue and consultation.”
“Force would only complicate the situation and intensify the contradictions, which would be of no benefit to either side and threatens regional peace and stability,” he said.
The discussion followed Wang’s earlier call on Tuesday with his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, during which he urged all parties to “return to the negotiating table as soon as possible.”
Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have deteriorated in recent weeks, with escalating border tensions last month causing casualties and property damage.
Pakistan, asserting that its operations target only militants, has accused Afghanistan of providing sanctuary to fighters attacking its territory, a claim Kabul denies.
According to Pakistani officials, 663 Afghan Taliban operatives and militants have been killed, while Afghan authorities report 55 Pakistani soldiers killed—figures that could not be independently verified.
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