China, Pakistan urge action against terror groups in Afghanistan

China and Pakistan have called for concrete measures to dismantle what they described as terrorist organizations operating from Afghan territory, warning that such groups pose a serious threat to regional and global security.

The call came in a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the seventh round of China-Pakistan strategic talks, co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The two sides stressed the need to prevent Afghan-based militant groups from using Afghanistan as a staging ground for attacks against other countries.

Beijing and Islamabad also underscored the importance of maintaining close coordination on Afghan-related issues and working with the international community to encourage the Afghan authorities to form an inclusive political system, pursue moderate policies, prioritize economic development, uphold good neighborly relations, and contribute constructively to Afghanistan’s sustainable development and integration into the global community.

The ministers reaffirmed their willingness to continue trilateral engagement under the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan framework to address shared concerns.

The statement comes amid repeated denials by Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate, which has insisted that no terrorist groups are operating in the country and that Afghan territory will not be used to threaten or attack other nations.