He said that conditions had improved across the economy, trade, transit and international relations.
Shakeeb said a new political reality has emerged in Kabul since 2021 and stressed that Afghanistan does not want its territory to be used against Pakistan.
Mirziyoyev made the remarks during a ceremony marking the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence, where he outlined the country’s broader foreign policy priorities.
His remarks came after Sharif said Pakistan wants peace and stability in Afghanistan but considers the use of Afghan soil for terrorist activities “unacceptable.”
Mujahid reiterated that maintaining security and fostering stable relations with neighbouring countries remain key priorities for the Islamic Emirate.
The United Nations reported on Monday that at least 28 people were killed in the incidents, although the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has given higher...
Zhumangarin further said that Kazakhstan was the first country to remove the Islamic Emirate from its list of banned organizations.
Sharif said Pakistan has remained one of the world's largest refugee-hosting countries and has managed the welfare of millions of Afghan nationals throughout this period.
Participants stressed that improved infrastructure links and stronger economic partnerships could play a key role in promoting stability and facilitating greater regional integration.
Gagnon said many returnees are arriving with limited resources and face difficulties reintegrating into communities already struggling with economic hardship.
He warned that repeating past mistakes could further destabilize Pashtun and Baloch regions, pushing them into deeper political and security crises.
He said issues between Afghanistan and Pakistan should be resolved through political dialogue and diplomacy rather than the use of force.
Both sides discussed the need for practical steps to strengthen relations between Kabul and Islamabad amid ongoing regional diplomatic efforts concerning Afghanistan.
The meeting took place at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, where the Qatari envoy described relations between Afghanistan and Qatar as historic and strong.
Lindsay welcomed Afghanistan’s stated commitment to peace and said messages aimed at confidence-building had been conveyed to Pakistani officials.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, for his part, praised the continued growth of ties between Tehran and Kabul and expressed support for further expanding cooperation in...
Israel has not publicly detailed the scope or status of the reported diplomatic appointment.
Richard Lindsay, the UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, described the latest round of talks as a positive step forward.
Both sides concluded by emphasizing the need to build mutual trust, deepen bilateral cooperation, and expand regional partnerships.
Karzai also criticized Pakistan’s historical approach toward Afghanistan, noting that over the past four decades.