Pakistan currently hosts an estimated 3.5 million Afghans, of which around 1.7 million are undocumented, according to government figures.
Participants emphasized the need to strengthen goodwill and expand practical cooperation across the frontier.
Xi said that China and India are each other's development opportunities rather than threats, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported.
The ministry described the bombardment of civilian areas near the Durand Line as a “provocative and irresponsible act” that threatens regional security.
Beijing also said both countries agreed to meet again in China in 2026.
Officials say the talks will also explore ways to promote stability and development in Afghanistan, which remains central to regional peace and economic integration.
Pakistani authorities have said that Islamabad wants all Afghan nationals to leave except for those who have valid visas.
Currently, around 1.4 million Afghan PoR cardholders remain in Pakistan, OCHA reported.
President Pezeshkian is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, senior ministers, and other high-ranking officials.
Pakistan's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Shah's remarks.
During his visit, Dar is also scheduled to meet the Acting Foreign Minister and Prime Minister of Afghanistan to discuss bilateral relations, regional stability, and international...
The United Nations Security Council will meet on Thursday to address the conflict, diplomats said.
Dar also noted that discussions during the meeting focused on enhancing regional security, with special emphasis on Afghanistan’s role in the broader stability of the region.
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