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Afghanistan says peace talks held in China to end fighting with Pakistan have been constructive
Afghanistan said the China-hosted talks were constructive as both sides seek to stop cross-border fighting that has displaced 94,000 people, the U.N. said.
- On Tuesday, Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry characterized peace talks with Pakistan held in Urumqi, China, as "constructive," seeking to end cross-border fighting that began in February.
- Following Pakistan's declaration of "open war," the country launched airstrikes inside Afghanistan, including in Kabul, disrupting a ceasefire brokered by Qatar in October.
- The United Nations reported Tuesday that the conflict displaced 94,000 people, while 100,000 residents in two Afghan districts remain cut off; Afghan officials claim a March 17 airstrike killed more than 400 people.
- Pakistan's military commanders, led by Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, vowed on Tuesday to continue counterterrorism operations until "militant safe havens" are eliminated and "the use of Afghan territory against Pakistan" ends.
- A military statement warned that "terrorist proxies" operating for "external sponsors" will be pursued "relentlessly," while international observers remain alarmed as al-Qaida and the Islamic State maintain a regional presence.
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China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to explore a 'comprehensive solution'
China’s government says Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed not to escalate their conflict and to “explore a comprehensive solution” after several weeks of cross-border fighting that has killed hundreds of people. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said all parties also agreed…
In a diplomatic move to contain the tension, China announced its success in brokering an understanding between Pakistan and Afghanistan to avoid any escalation between them and to work towards exploring a comprehensive solution to the existing disputes...
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to avoid escalation during China-hosted talks: Beijing
China's foreign ministry spokesperson says Afghanistan and Pakistan have stated “their commitment to resolving their differences as soon as possible and realising a return to normalcy in bilateral relations".
China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore a 'comprehensive solution'
China’s government has said that Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed not to escalate their conflict and to “explore a comprehensive solution” after several weeks of cross-border fighting between the two countries that has left hundreds of people killed. Foreign Ministry spokesperson,…
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