Kabul, Afghanistan – Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani on Sunday expressed a notable welcome for the recent statements made by Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
This stance came in response to Dar’s praise for the necessity of adopting negotiations
as the sole means to address outstanding issues between the two countries;
Observers considered this an indication of both sides’ desire to avoid confrontation.
Dialogue remains the most realistic path to ensuring regional stability.
Religious scholars: A “bridge of wisdom” to defuse tensions
In the same context, the Afghan Ministers of Interior and Foreign Affairs welcomed the statement
by religious scholars in Karachi, which called for prioritizing dialogue over confrontation.
Given that religious leaders have historical influence in both countries,
Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mottaki stressed that the voice of scholars represents
a “bridge for rapprochement” between viewpoints on sensitive issues.
This is with the aim of preventing the escalation of conflicts that negatively
affect the people of both countries and the security of the region as a whole.
Security challenges and border pressures
Moreover, these mutual invitations come at a time when bilateral relations
are experiencing ongoing tension due to thorny security and border issues.
Accordingly, analysts believe that Ishaq Dar and Haqqani’s statements represent
a serious attempt to break the political deadlock between Afghanistan and Pakistan;
However, the real test remains the ability of both parties to translate these words into practical steps.
Especially since the outstanding issues require a political will that goes beyond mere protocol statements.
Summary of the current situation and future prospects
Recent calls for dialogue open a door of hope for forging a new chapter in relations between Kabul and Islamabad.
Therefore, the international community is waiting to see what the upcoming rounds of discussions will bring.
This could lead to security agreements that guarantee border stability.
This will contribute to strengthening economic and trade cooperation
between Afghanistan and Pakistan in the Horn of Asia region.
