Kabul, Afghanistan — Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that its high-level delegation to Kabul held wide-ranging talks with Taliban officials, focusing on security, trade, regional connectivity and people-to-people exchanges.
The delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, met with senior Taliban figures, including Taliban chief minister Hassan Akhund and their foreign minsiter Amir Khan Muttaqi and as part of what the ministry described as efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and promote regional stability.
“The visit provided an opportunity for both sides to discuss all aspects of bilateral relations and regional cooperation,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement posted on X.
The talks came amid growing tensions between Pakistan and Taliban, including disputes over border security and the deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan.
The Pakistani government emphasized its commitment to fostering constructive engagement with Afghanistan, while underscoring the importance of peace and stability for broader regional progress.
Further details about specific agreements or outcomes from the meetings were not immediately released.
