Summary
Afghanistan and Pakistan are in peace talks held in China to stop cross-border fighting that began in February. The talks aim to end violence which has led to many deaths and displaced thousands of people. Afghanistan's foreign ministry called the discussions "useful," and thanked China and other countries for their support.
Key Facts
- Afghanistan described peace talks with Pakistan in China as "useful."
- The talks focus on ending cross-border fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Fighting began in February and has caused hundreds of deaths.
- The conflict has displaced 94,000 people and isolated 100,000 in two Afghan districts.
- China, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Qatar, and the UAE are involved in mediating the talks.
- Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of shelling across the border, resulting in civilian casualties.
- Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring armed groups that attack Pakistan.
- Tensions escalated after Pakistan air strikes targeted these groups, and Afghanistan retaliated.
