Pakistan reaffirms commitment to dialogue with Afghanistan, urges action against TTP

Pakistan respects the sovereignty of Afghanistan, and remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering dialogue and cooperation with Afghanistan to address the shared challenges of terrorism, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said during a press conference on Friday.

He emphasized that Pakistan continues to prioritize diplomacy despite “persistent threats emanating from terrorist hideouts and sanctuaries inside Afghanistan.”

Khan urged the Afghan authorities to prevent their territory from being used for attacks against Pakistan, describing the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a common threat to peace and stability in the region.

Groups like TTP represent a common threat to the peace and stability of our region,” he said, adding that Islamabad remains committed to resolving challenges through “dialogue and constructive engagement.”

Khan said that both nations have a mutual interest in combating terrorism and restoring stability. “We believe that Afghanistan should be able to reclaim its sovereignty and security and terrorist groups like TTP need to be combated robustly,” he added.

On Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to India, Khan said that Afghanistan’s engagement with other countries is a matter of bilateral relations and that Islamabad respects Kabul’s sovereign right to conduct its own foreign policy.

Pakistani officials have repeatedly claimed that TTP militants enjoy sanctuaries in Afghanistan. The Islamic Emirate, however, denies.