October 05, 2026

Afghan Taliban says problems with Pakistan can be resolved through diplomacy

The once-friendly neighbours have seen relations deteriorate amid growing military tensions along their border

Afghan Taliban says problems with Pakistan can be resolved through diplomacy
A man retrieves belongings from the debris of a house that was damaged in what the Taliban said was a Pakistani airstrike in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Sept 21, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Reuters

Published : 05 Oct 2026, 04:14 PM

Updated : 05 Oct 2026, 04:14 PM

Problems affecting relations between neighbours Afghanistan and Pakistan can be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said on Monday.

Pakistan's powerful military, instead of seeking political understanding, uses only military language in relations with Afghanistan, and Kabul considers self-defence against any aggression to be its legitimate and undeniable right, he said.

Muttaqi's comments, made at an event in Russia, came at a time when military tensions between the friends-turned-foes have spiralled.

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