Afghanistan's top diplomat has launched a sharp criticism against Pakistan following the collapse of crucial peace talks held in Turkey, accusing Islamabad of making unrealistic demands and violating Afghan sovereignty.
Peace Negotiations End Without Progress
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi confirmed that the Afghan delegation has returned from Turkey after recent negotiations ended without any significant progress. The talks, which were held in November 2025, completely broke down as both sides failed to reach common ground on key security issues.
The Afghan foreign minister specifically called out Pakistan's demand that Afghanistan ensure no security incidents occur on its soil, describing this condition as completely illogical and unreasonable. He emphasized that such expectations were impractical given the complex security situation in the region.
Serious Allegations Against Pakistan
Muttaqi made several serious allegations against Pakistan during his address in Kabul. He accused Pakistan of repeatedly violating Afghan sovereignty over the past four years, including targeting civilian areas, shops, and markets in cross-border operations.
The minister revealed that Pakistan had even breached Kabul's airspace on multiple occasions, raising serious concerns about respect for international boundaries. These violations, according to Muttaqi, have significantly damaged trust between the two neighboring nations.
In one of the most serious allegations, Muttaqi claimed that Pakistan planned to relocate Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters into Afghanistan. He further accused Islamabad of allowing ISIS militants to cross the border and carrying out repeated airstrikes on Afghan territory.
Afghanistan's Commitment to Dialogue
Despite the breakdown in talks, Muttaqi emphasized that Afghanistan had attended all negotiation sessions in good faith and with genuine intention to find peaceful solutions to ongoing disputes. The Afghan delegation presented multiple proposals aimed at de-escalating tensions and building mutual trust.
However, according to the Afghan perspective, Pakistan abandoned the discussions and dismissed all proposals put forward by the Afghan side. This approach, Muttaqi suggested, demonstrated Pakistan's lack of serious commitment to finding diplomatic solutions to the complex issues between the two countries.
The failure of these talks represents a significant setback for regional peace efforts and highlights the deepening tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The collapse comes at a time when stability in the region is crucial for broader international security concerns.
