No one can undermine the friendly relations and trust between Afghanistan and Tajikistan, affirmed Amir Khan Mutqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, during a meeting with Sadi Sharifi, Ambassador of Tajikistan to Kabul.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the meeting, Minister Muttaqi, while highlighting the development of diplomatic relations and exchanges of delegations between the two countries, stated that Afghanistan and Tajikistan, as neighboring, brotherly, and Muslim countries with shared cultural and linguistic ties, can take advantage of available opportunities to expand relations at all levels, especially in political, economic, and trade cooperation.

He added that no one can harm the friendly relations and atmosphere of trust between the two countries, and that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is firmly committed to further expanding relations with the Republic of Tajikistan.

Ambassador Sharifi also provided information regarding the latest developments and previous agreements between Kabul and Dushanbe. He emphasized that Tajikistan has significant economic programs and projects along the shared border and, with goodwill and based on current realities, seeks to expand economic relations and ongoing cooperation with Afghanistan.

In conclusion, the two sides discussed holding a joint economic committee, strengthening border and security cooperation, and the Foreign Ministries’ plans for the coming year.

Pakistan’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, met with a senior UNAMA delegation led by Indrika Ratwatte, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, along with Malick Ceesay, Head of the UNAMA Liaison Office in Islamabad.

During the meeting, both sides discussed the current human rights situation, security developments, regional trade, and other key issues concerning Afghanistan and neighboring countries, Sadiq said on X.

Mohammad Sadiq emphasized Pakistan’s concerns about terrorism, stressing that terrorist groups operating from inside Afghanistan pose serious security challenges for the region. He underscored the importance of preventing the use of Afghan soil against any country and called for coordinated regional and international action to counter shared threats.

The discussions reaffirmed the importance of continued engagement, cooperation, and humanitarian support. Both sides highlighted the need to strengthen joint efforts on stability, counterterrorism, and sustainable economic development across the region.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State S. Paul Kapur told a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Wednesday that Washington’s review of its Afghanistan policy remains in progress.

He said the process is “inter-agency” and involves multiple departments across the U.S. government, adding that there are “many moving pieces.” Kapur noted that he could not provide a clear timeline for completion but pledged to keep lawmakers informed:

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the 2021 military withdrawal from Afghanistan.

He has also faulted the decision to leave military equipment behind and the abandonment of the Bagram Air Base.