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Islamabad urges Kabul to address bilateral concerns
Pakistan’s Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Wednesday urged Afghanistan’s caretaker government to address pressing issues in bilateral ties for fully realizing the potential of the two countries’ relationship.
The call came during a meeting on Wednesday with Mullah Shirin, the governor of Kandahar and deputy head of military intelligence and strategy in the Islamic Emirate administration in Afghanistan, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said.
Jilani, during the conversation, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining engagement and nurturing mutually beneficial ties with Afghanistan.
He emphasized the importance of addressing all contentious issues to enhance trade and connectivity between the two nations, read the statement.
Shirin’s visit is viewed as critically important due to his high-ranking position within the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and his close ties with the top leadership.
Accompanied by representatives from various Afghan government agencies, including the Ministry of Defence and the General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI), Shirin’s delegation engaged in discussions focusing on key mutual concerns.
These included peace and security, and people-to-people contacts, as per a statement issued by the Foreign Office.
The visiting delegation also appreciated Pakistan for the generous support extended to millions of Afghans for over four decades and agreed to continue high-level engagement and dialogue to further strengthen bilateral relations, read the statement.
The Afghan delegation, led by Shirin, also participated in the 6th session of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Coordination Committee (JCC).
The JCC meeting explored coordination mechanisms to facilitate cross-border movement, aiming to promote people-to-people contacts between the two countries.
According to the Afghan embassy statement, Shirin, as deputy defence minister, previously headed a commission formed to discuss border control and violations with neighbouring countries.
This commission has engaged in discussions with Iran, Turkmenistan, and others, with Shirin’s current visit being a continuation of these diplomatic efforts, the embassy added.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced that it will continue providing its essential health services to the people of Afghanistan.
In a post on X, the organization, referring to Afghanistan’s health needs, said that over the past year it has been active in various health sectors across the country, ranging from maternal and child care to emergency response, as well as the treatment of patients suffering from tuberculosis and severe injuries.
According to MSF, its teams over the past year have been present at a range of health facilities, including neonatal intensive care units, operating theatres, surgical centers, and specialized tuberculosis treatment wards, where they have delivered life-saving services to patients.
The organization stressed that it will continue ensuring the provision of health services, particularly for needy families and vulnerable communities in remote areas of Afghanistan.
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Japan, currently run by diplomats of the previous government, has announced that it will suspend its operations in Tokyo after the end of January 2026.
In a statement issued on Friday, the embassy said the decision was made after consultations with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in close coordination with Japanese authorities, and in accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The embassy added that after January 31, all of its political, economic, cultural, and consular activities will be halted until further notice.
Currently, Shaida Abdali is serving as Afghanistan’s ambassador to Japan.
Sadin Ayyıldız, Chargé d’Affaires of the Turkish Embassy in Kabul, held a courtesy meeting with Zakir Jalali, the Second Political Deputy of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of the start of his mission.
The Turkish Embassy in Kabul said in a post that the meeting included mutual exchanges of views on bilateral relations.
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