Pakistan, China Discuss Afghanistan Security Threats

Pakistan and China held talks on Afghanistan’s security situation, focusing on regional stability and persistent terrorism threats following recent deadly attacks.

Pakistan’s special envoy Mohammad Sadiq and China’s special representative for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong held talks on regional security and the persistent threat of terrorism, officials said.

Sadiq said in a post on X on Monday that the discussions were held online and focused on recent regional developments, the security situation, and concerns over militant activity.

According to the Pakistani envoy, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation aimed at promoting regional stability and addressing shared security challenges.

China has repeatedly raised concerns about the safety of its citizens and projects linked to the Belt and Road Initiative, particularly in Pakistan and Afghanistan, where militant attacks have targeted Chinese nationals.

Islamabad has long accused Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers of sheltering the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, which has carried out deadly attacks inside Pakistan. Kabul has rejected the allegation.

The talks came a month after at least five Chinese citizens were killed in an attack launched from Afghanistan territory near the Tajikistan border, an incident that heightened regional security concerns.

Pakistani officials say cross-border militancy remains a serious threat, while the Taliban insist Afghanistan is secure and that no armed groups are allowed to use its soil against other countries.

The latest Pakistan-China engagement underscores growing regional anxiety over militancy and signals a push for closer coordination as neighboring states seek assurances from current rulers on security.

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