Rising Tensions: Pakistan and Afghanistan Address Cross-Border Terror Concerns
During a meeting in Kabul, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed concern over rising terrorist attacks in Pakistan, allegedly from groups in Afghanistan. Both sides recognized advancements in political and commercial ties but stressed the need for improvement in security cooperation, especially counter-terrorism efforts.
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In a significant diplomatic exchange, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar voiced concerns over escalating terrorist attacks in Pakistan, attributing them to groups operating from Afghan soil. This assertion came during a bilateral meeting with Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in the backdrop of the 6th trilateral meeting involving China.
Dar highlighted that while political and commercial ties between the two nations have progressed, there remains a critical gap in security cooperation, particularly in tackling terrorism. He called upon Afghan authorities to take decisive measures against groups such as the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
The discussions underscored a mutual commitment to preventing the use of either territory for terrorist activities. Despite the historic blame game, the nations agreed to foster stronger ties, marked by an elevation in diplomatic status and a promise to curb terror activities from their respective lands.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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