ISTANBUL – In a significant step toward regional stability, negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, held under the mediation of Turkiye and Qatar, have concluded in Istanbul.
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the development in an official communique. According to the statement, the talks, which ran from October 25 to 30, resulted in an agreement by all four parties to continue the existing ceasefire.
The communique highlighted that all parties are committed to sustaining the peace process. In a crucial development, it was also agreed that penalties would be established for any party that violates the truce.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry further announced that a high-level meeting will be convened in Istanbul on November 6 to build on this progress. This upcoming session will review the implementation mechanism of the ceasefire in detail and discuss further measures.
The mediating nations, Turkiye and Qatar, praised the constructive participation of both the Pakistani and Afghan sides during the talks. They also reiterated their commitment to continue supporting efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.
