Addressing concerns over Afghanistan’s growing engagement with India, Mujahid clarified that such relations are not intended to undermine Pakistan.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to sustain working-level dialogue and joint initiatives aimed at fostering peace, sustainable development, and connectivity across Central and South Asia.
Saudi Arabia echoed similar sentiments, calling for “wisdom and restraint” to prevent further escalation.
India has already resumed limited humanitarian and development cooperation with Afghanistan, focusing on food aid, healthcare, and regional connectivity projects.
Kabulov added that Russia itself has no plans to deploy bases in Afghanistan.
Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, met with his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad-Reza Bahrami, on Monday to review the latest developments in Afghanistan.
Russia, China, and Iran have all publicly warned that the return of any American military installations in Afghanistan could undermine regional security.
The senior Saudi official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, acknowledged the need to balance relations with Pakistan's rival, India, also a nuclear power.
Islamabad has repeatedly accused the group of orchestrating deadly attacks inside Pakistan, with support from foreign actors, including India.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called on Afghanistan’s interim government to take a clear stance against terrorism, warning that Kabul must decide whether to side...
The report highlights that large-scale, open poppy cultivation is now more widespread in Pakistan than in Afghanistan, raising alarm among regional and international observers.
Suhail Shaheen, head of the Islamic Emirate’s political office in Qatar, told the Times of India that both countries need to strengthen relations.
More than 20 world leaders attended the Tianjin gathering, including heads of state from China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asia.
Khan also emphasized the need to improve relations with Afghanistan, calling it a “Muslim neighbour” with whom all disputes should be settled through talks rather than...
In June, Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities during the so-called 12-day war, in which Tehran retaliated against Israel with several barrages...
Muttaqi emphasized the Islamic Emirate’s firm opposition to any foreign military presence in the country.
While the meeting was exclusively for full member states, observer nations—including Afghanistan and Mongolia—did not participate, a source told Ariana News.
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