Turkey welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan truce agreement

KABUL (Pajhwok): Turkey has welcomed the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Anadolu Agency reported on Sunday.

In a statement, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “We welcome the decision to establish a ceasefire and to create mechanisms to strengthen peace and stability between Afghanistan and Pakistan, during the negotiations held in Doha under the mediation of Turkey and Qatar.”

The ministry also expressed appreciation for Qatar’s efforts as the host of the negotiations and added that Ankara will continue to support initiatives aimed at ensuring sustainable peace and stability between the two brotherly nations and across the region.

Negotiations between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and Pakistan concluded in Qatar, with both sides agreeing to a comprehensive and meaningful ceasefire.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief spokesman for the IEA, said on X: “We appreciate and value the efforts of the brotherly nations of Qatar and Turkey in helping us reach this agreement. According to the bilateral accord, both sides have emphasized peace, mutual respect, and a commitment to good neighborly relations.”

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