Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict: Qatar Says Islamabad And Kabul Agree To ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ | What We Know So Far? | World News
Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire: After days of increasing tension and border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a ceasefire agreement was signed. Qatar announced on Saturday (local time) that it had agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” with plans for follow-up talks to ensure the “sustainability” of both countries.
The announcement came in a statement from the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday (local time), according to news agency ANI. This ceasefire marked an important breakthrough in the mediation of Qatar and Türkiye in Doha.
According to the statement made by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan and Afghanistan have committed to holding follow-up meetings in the coming days, as well as ending hostilities, to ensure the permanence and implementation of the ceasefire and strengthen long-term peace and stability between the two neighboring countries.
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The statement said, “A round of negotiations was held in Doha between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan under the mediation of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkey. During the negotiations, the two sides agreed on an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of mechanisms that will consolidate permanent peace and stability between the two countries.”
“The two sides also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in the coming days to ensure the sustainability of the ceasefire, to verify its reliable and sustainable implementation, and thus to contribute to ensuring security and stability in both countries,” the statement said. statements were included.
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Qatar in Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire Agreement
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed optimism that this breakthrough will help reduce tensions on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and lay the foundation for lasting peace in the region.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the hope of the State of Qatar that this important step will contribute to ending tensions on the border between the two brotherly countries and lay a solid foundation for sustainable peace in the region,” the statement said. The statement was included.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflicts
This comes after Pakistan violated the previous ceasefire on Friday, which led to the deaths of 17 people, including three Afghan cricketers.
Pakistani airstrikes hit residential areas in Argun and Barmal districts, resulting in civilian casualties, ANI reported, citing Tolo News.
