No Militant Use of Our Territory;Afghanistan Assures Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar undertook a one-day visit to Kabul on Wednesday to participate in the sixth trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan, where political, economic, and security cooperation dominated discussions.

Islamabad-(Mudassar Iqbal)-Dar was received at Kabul airport with a warm welcome by Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Naeem, senior Afghan officials, and Pakistan’s Ambassador Obaidur Rehman Nizamani.

The trilateral forum served as a platform for the three nations to strengthen regional engagement. Key outcomes included commitments to:

On the margins of the 6th Trilateral Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan, Pakistan’s DPM/FM, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 met the Afghan Acting FM, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. They noted positive movement in political and economic ties,… pic.twitter.com/3QvBDK16FR

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• Step up coordinated efforts against terrorism

• Boost cooperation in trade, transit, and regional connectivity

• Advance partnerships in health, education, and cultural exchange

• Intensify measures to combat narcotics trafficking

• Hold consultations on extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan

Participants underlined that only through collective action could the region address security challenges and fully harness its economic opportunities.

On the sidelines of the trilateral meeting, Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.

Dar expressed Pakistan’s serious concerns over terrorist attacks launched from Afghan soil, urging Kabul to take concrete action against banned outfits, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).

In response, the Afghan foreign minister assured that Afghan territory will not be allowed to be used against Pakistan or any other country.

Both sides welcomed the recent decision to upgrade diplomatic representation from Chargé d’Affaires to the level of ambassadors, describing it as a sign of improved bilateral relations.

The foreign ministers acknowledged the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and noted the progress in implementing agreements reached during earlier meetings in April, May, and July this year. They also noted a clear improvement in trade and transit cooperation. Expressing satisfaction over the positive progress in bilateral relations, they agreed to further strengthen them.

The Foreign Office later confirmed the visit underscored Islamabad’s resolve to pursue “peace, connectivity, and shared prosperity” in the region. It said the trilateral meeting, where he was accompanied by Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq, discussed trade, regional ties and cooperation against terrorism.

After completing his engagements, Ishaq Dar departed for Pakistan.