Afghanistan Seeks Dialogue to Resolve Border Clashes with Pakistan, But Has "Other Means" for Violation of Sovereignty

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Afghanistan wants to resolve border clashes with Pakistan through dialogue, but is prepared to use "other means" if peaceful efforts fail, said Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban's foreign minister. The clashes resulted in the deaths of dozens of Afghan and Pakistani troops, and Muttaqi dismissed Pakistan's allegations that Afghanistan is harbouring the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Muttaqi cancelled plans to visit the Taj Mahal and returned to New Delhi to address a news conference, stating that Afghanistan won't tolerate any violation of its sovereignty.

Key Takeaways:

  • Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi stated that Afghanistan seeks to resolve border clashes with Pakistan through dialogue, but has "other means" if peaceful efforts fail.
  • Muttaqi dismissed Pakistan's allegations that Afghanistan is harbouring the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
  • Clashes along the Durand Line, the British-mandated border established in 1893, resulted in the deaths of dozens of Afghan and Pakistani troops.
  • Muttaqi called off plans to visit the Taj Mahal and returned to New Delhi to address a news conference.
  • Afghanistan will not tolerate any violation of its sovereignty, as stated by Muttaqi.
  • Muttaqi accused "specific elements" within Pakistan of trying to spoil the situation.
  • Afghanistan accused Pakistan of violating its sovereign territory after an air strike in Kabul on Thursday.

Statistics:

  • Dozens of Afghan and Pakistani troops were killed in clashes along the Durand Line.
  • 1893: The Durand Line, the British-mandated border, was established.
  • 1: The number of senior Taliban functionaries to have visited India, Amir Khan Muttaqi being the first.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services

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