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China says Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks advancing

Beijing said on April 3 that negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are progressing after Chinese mediation, as the neighbours seek to end cross-border fighting that began in October.

Apr 3rd 2026 ยท China

Insights

  • China has engaged in mediation, holding phone calls with both foreign ministers and sending a special envoy in March.
  • Both Pakistan and Afghanistan welcome China mediation and are willing to sit down for further talks.
  • Beijing said the three countries will release more information in due course.
  • Cross-border fighting since October has killed scores of people, with Afghans bearing the heaviest toll.
  • Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban of sheltering militants who attack Pakistan while Kabul denies this and calls it Pakistan's domestic issue.

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