Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, Turkey announces

News Topical, Digital Desk : Following violent clashes this month between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a situation of confrontation persisted. Amid the tensions, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to maintain a ceasefire following a peace talks meeting in Istanbul, Turkey. This information was given by Turkey, which is mediating the talks with Qatar.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a ceasefire following peace talks in Istanbul, brokered by Turkey and Qatar. Previous ceasefire talks between the two countries had failed.

According to a Reuters report, the two countries faced their most serious military confrontation since the Taliban seized Kabul in 2021. Deadly clashes this month prompted airstrikes from Pakistan, with Afghanistan retaliating. No new clashes have been reported along the border this week. Both countries have closed key crossings, leaving hundreds of trucks carrying goods and refugees stranded on both sides.

Violators will be penalized

Turkey's Foreign Ministry said of the October 25-30 talks that all parties agreed to establish a monitoring and verification mechanism that would ensure the maintenance of peace and impose penalties on violating parties. It added that a follow-up meeting would be held in Istanbul on November 6 to decide how this mechanism would be implemented.

Both countries agreed to hold talks

Turkey and Qatar are ready to continue cooperation with both sides for "lasting peace and stability." Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid issued a separate statement shortly before midnight in Istanbul confirming the conclusion of the talks and saying both sides agreed to continue discussions in future meetings.

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