Iran has been blocking nearly all shipping from the Gulf apart from its own for more than two months. Last month, the U.S. imposed its own...
The meeting signals continued efforts by the CSTO to address pressing regional security challenges and solidify its role as a key actor in shaping the security...
The two sides also exchanged views on Afghanistan’s economic recovery and discussed prospects for integrating the country into broader regional connectivity initiatives.
Participants focused on the future direction of the consultative dialogue and its role in promoting bilateral ties and broader regional cooperation.
Afghanistan is 'no longer viewed exclusively as a source of risks, but increasingly as a space of opportunities, especially from Central Asia’s perspective'.
The U.S. State Department released a statement after the meeting saying the two sides had "productive discussions on steps toward launching direct negotiations."
For now, cautious optimism over renewed talks is tempered by the reality that one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes remains under unprecedented strain.
Speaking in response to the move, Islamic Emirate spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the continued use of sanctions reflects a failure of policy and analysis.
The Iranian delegation, led by parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, arrived on Friday.
Richard Lindsay, the UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, described the latest round of talks as a positive step forward.
Khalilzad described these steps as positive, adding that the US president had reportedly agreed to delay a previously threatened escalation.
The ceasefire could be extended if additional time was required for talks, the report said.
China has positioned itself as a facilitator, aiming to create conditions for dialogue and provide a platform for negotiations.
The Chancellor pointed out that, in his view, the only successful regime change in recent decades occurred in Panama.
Earlier this month, Tajik lawmakers approved a $57 million deal for China to finance and build nine new border posts, underscoring Beijing’s expanding role in regional...
Speaking at the event, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman Omar Akhundzada emphasized the need for equitable water distribution between Afghanistan and Central Asian nations.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has previously criticized UNAMA’s activities, claiming that the mission's reports misrepresent the situation in Afghanistan.
The Chinese envoy added that China remains in contact with Pakistani authorities and is working to encourage de-escalation and constructive engagement between the two neighboring countries.
Shi’ite community leaders have called for further demonstrations in Lahore and Karachi despite the government’s ban.
Khalilzad stated: “Pakistan’s demands from Afghanistan are so unreasonable that even the government of Pakistan is embarrassed to articulate them.”
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