Pakistan Urges Action On Terrorism Threats At Tehran Meet On Afghanistan
Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, said at a regional meeting in Tehran that Islamabad’s concerns about terrorism must be addressed seriously.
Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, said at a regional meeting in Tehran that Islamabad’s concerns about terrorism must be addressed seriously.
He added that Pakistan seeks peace, development and security across the region.
Khan made the remarks at the “Meeting of Special Representatives of Afghanistan’s Neighbouring Countries Plus Russia,” which is focused on developments in Afghanistan.
Special envoys from Russia, Pakistan, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are attending the talks. The Taliban declined to take part in the meeting.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also addressed the gathering, saying the interests of Afghanistan’s neighbours are closely linked to security in the country. He stressed the need to establish regular mechanisms for dialogue among neighbouring states to help promote stability.
The Tehran meeting comes amid heightened regional concerns over security and cross-border threats linked to Afghanistan.
