Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Hussain Andrabi says both Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, who visited Islamabad on Thursday, expressed their mutual commitment to a peaceful, stable Afghanistan with a sustainable future for the Afghan people.

Speaking in a press conference on Friday, Andrabi stated that both sides agreed that the Islamic Emirate must fulfill its obligations toward the international community and take concrete steps against terrorist groups to address Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns.

This comes while the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has repeatedly emphasized that no terrorist groups operate from Afghan territory and that it will not allow anyone to use Afghan soil against any country.

The Islamic Emirate has also stated that Pakistan’s security concerns are an internal issue of that country, and Pakistan itself must take measures to prevent any security incidents.

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has voiced deep concern over escalating tensions between the Afghanistan–Pakistan during a telephone conversation with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

In a statement posted on Facebook, Anwar said he emphasized Malaysia’s concerns regarding regional stability and urged all parties to pursue a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation.

His remarks follow media reports indicating heightened tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan after a series of attacks in October.

During the call, the two leaders also exchanged views on several aspects of Malaysia–Pakistan bilateral relations.

Anwar also briefed Sharif on the ongoing flood situation in Malaysia and similar challenges facing neighboring countries, including Indonesia and Thailand.

The 42nd meeting of the Working Group on Afghanistan under the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers was convened on December 3, 2025, at the CSTO Secretariat, bringing together senior representatives from CSTO member states and major international organizations.

Participants included officials from the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, UNRCCA, CIS Anti-Terrorism Center, SCO RATS, CIS Council of Border Guard Commanders, and the ICRC, alongside CSTO Secretariat staff and state delegations.

During the meeting, attendees conducted an in-depth review of the current situation in Afghanistan, highlighting the ongoing high levels of security risks and regional threats emanating from the country.

The delegations unanimously emphasized the importance of maintaining humanitarian and economic support for the Afghan population, especially in the face of existing challenges and regional instability.

Officials also underlined the necessity for continued monitoring of developments in Afghanistan and the importance of encouraging progress toward long-term peace and stability.

The session concluded with the adoption of the official minutes of the 42nd meeting and approval of the Working Group’s Plan for the first half of 2026, marking another step in CSTO’s regional engagement strategy.