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Afghanistan Welcomes Pakistan's Decision to Upgrade Diplomatic Engagement

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Afghanistan's interim Taliban government, known as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has responded positively to Pakistan's decision to upgrade diplomatic engagement, signaling a potential improvement in relations between the two neighboring countries. The decision was announced by Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who held a meeting with China's foreign minister in Hong Kong. The IEA's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the move, stating that Afghanistan will also reciprocate by upgrading its charge d'affaires in Islamabad to ambassador. This development comes after a productive visit by Dar to Kabul in April 2025, where he met with the Pakistan delegation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the decision to upgrade the level of its charge d'affaires in Kabul to ambassador, marking a positive development in Afghanistan-Pakistan relations.
  • The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the move, stating that Afghanistan will also reciprocate by upgrading its charge d'affaires in Islamabad to ambassador.
  • The upgrade in diplomatic relations is expected to pave the way for expanding cooperation between the two countries in various sectors, including economic, security, counter-terrorism, and trade.
  • This move has been welcomed by Afghan political analyst Sayed Moqaddam Amin, who sees it as a positive step towards deepening political and diplomatic relations between Kabul and Islamabad.
  • The statement by Zia Ahmad Takal, head of public relations at the IEA's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the importance of elevating diplomatic relations to enable further cooperation and exchanges between the two countries.

Statistics:

  • Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the decision to upgrade diplomatic ties with Afghanistan on a day when he was in Hong Kong for a meeting with China's foreign minister, marking the second meeting in 10 days.
  • Dar's public statement on Friday highlighted the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, citing the productive visit to Kabul in April 2025.
  • Afghanistan's IEA Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that it will also reciprocate the upgrade in diplomatic relations, elevating its charge d'affaires in Islamabad to ambassador.

Sources:

  • TOLOnews television
  • IEA's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, statement published on the official 'X' account
  • Statement by Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Hong Kong
  • Quoted in the statement by Afghan political analyst Sayed Moqaddam Amin

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