After 15 hours of negotiations between delegations from Pakistan and the Taliban in Istanbul, the Taliban have submitted their final draft. The document underscores the importance of respecting Afghanistan’s land and airspace and preventing the use of Pakistani territory by “anti-Taliban elements.”
Afghan media, quoting sources, report that the Taliban’s draft also suggests forming a four-party mechanism to monitor any ceasefire violations and facilitate information exchange.
Sources add that the second round of talks, which began yesterday, continues today under the supervision of mediators. The outcome of this phase is expected to lay the groundwork for a final agreement within the framework of the Doha ceasefire accord.
Pakistan maintains that the primary focus of the dialogue should be firm and irreversible action by Kabul against Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other groups involved in cross-border attacks.
It is pertinent to mention that last month’s clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan caused significant casualties. Both Muslim nations now appear inclined toward reaching a ceasefire agreement.
