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‘Useful’ peace talks held with Pakistan in China: Kabul

By Reuters
April 08, 2026
Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. — The News/File
Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. — The News/File

KABUL: Afghanistan and Pakistan made “useful” progress in talks in China to resolve the conflict that broke out between the South Asian neighbours last October, the Taliban administration in Kabul said on Tuesday.

The two countries have been negotiating to end hostilities in the northwestern Chinese city of Urumqi since last week. China has been mediating to help end the worst conflict between the allies-turned-foes since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.

In a statement from his office, Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said “useful discussions have taken place so far” and expressed hope that minor interpretations would not hinder the progress of the talks.

His comments came after he met with Zhao Xing, the Chinese ambassador to Kabul.