Pakistan and Afghanistan are set to resume bilateral talks in Istanbul on November 6, focusing on border management, counter-terrorism cooperation, and regional stability.
According to diplomatic sources, the dialogue will bring together senior officials from both sides to address security concerns, trade facilitation, and refugee repatriation. The discussions are expected to be facilitated by Turkish authorities, who have been playing a key role in supporting regional peace initiatives.
The talks aim to reduce tensions that have escalated in recent months over cross-border attacks and militant infiltration. Pakistan has repeatedly urged the Afghan interim government to take decisive action against terrorist groups operating from its soil, particularly those targeting Pakistani security forces.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, has called for mutual restraint and dialogue, stressing the need to strengthen economic cooperation and people-to-people connections.
Officials said both sides will also explore ways to enhance trade and transit routes, as well as humanitarian collaboration for Afghan refugees currently residing in Pakistan.
Observers see the Istanbul meeting as a critical opportunity to rebuild trust and establish a framework for sustained diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring countries.
Pakistan’s delegation, led by senior foreign ministry officials, is expected to emphasize collective action against terrorism and ensure that bilateral mechanisms remain transparent and effective.
The outcome of the Istanbul talks could shape the future of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, as both nations seek stability amid regional security challenges.
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