Araghchi warns continued Afghanistan–Pakistan tensions threaten regional stability
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that continued tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan would not only lead to human losses but also endanger the stability of the entire region.
In a telephone conversation on Saturday with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the foreign minister of Afghanistan’s caretaker government, Araghchi expressed concern over the recent clashes between the two neighboring Muslim countries.
He stressed the need for restraint, an immediate halt to hostilities, and the resolution of differences through dialogue and negotiation.
“The continuation of tensions between the two Muslim countries not only causes human losses but also endangers the stability of the whole region,” Araghchi said, reiterating Iran’s readiness to help ease tensions and facilitate constructive dialogue between Kabul and Islamabad.
The remarks came after a new round of clashes erupted between the two countries, three days after they reached a 48-hour ceasefire. The truce had paused nearly a week of bloodshed at the common borders that killed dozens of soldiers and civilians on both sides.
Muttaqi, for his part, provided a report on the latest developments, saying that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan prefers the path of dialogue and peace to military confrontation.
The two sides also discussed the issue of the Helmand River’s water rights and emphasized the importance of respecting existing agreements and enhancing technical cooperation to manage water resources and prevent waste.
They agreed on joint efforts to ensure Iran’s water rights and optimize the use of water during the current season.
At the end of the conversation, both sides underlined the importance of strengthening bilateral relations, maintaining border security, preventing foreign interference, and continuing coordination to advance regional peace and stability.
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