INTERNATIONAL — May 13, 2026
China's Special Representative Says Taliban and Pakistan Ready for Cooperation
China's special representative Yu Xiuyong stated that the Taliban and Pakistan are ready for joint cooperation for regional peace following China-mediated talks in Urumqi.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Hasht-e Subh, Afghanistan International and Amu TV — 2 min read
Yu Xiuyong, China's special representative for Afghan affairs, recently met with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to discuss the progress of the Urumqi process.
In a statement posted on X, Yu Xiuyong noted that both the Taliban and Pakistan provided a positive assessment of the Urumqi process. He stated that both parties are ready for joint cooperation to ensure regional peace, security, and development.
The Urumqi process involves China-mediated dialogues between the Taliban and Pakistan aimed at reducing security and border tensions. These talks took place in April.
Assessments of the talks' effectiveness vary. Amu TV highlighted a constructive atmosphere and a focus on mutual confidence-building. However, Afghanistan International and Hasht-e Subh emphasized that the dialogues have failed to produce tangible results and that clashes between the two parties have persisted. Afghanistan International further noted that previous talks failed to produce results regarding Pakistan's demands concerning the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Read the original reporting at Khaama Press →
Reliability assessment
Three independent sources corroborate the core event: the meeting between Yu Xiuyong and Amir Khan Muttaqi and the subsequent public statement on X. The attribution is concrete, naming specific officials and a specific platform for the statement. Minor discrepancies in the exact dates of the April meetings do not undermine the fact that the event occurred.
The source language reads straight.
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Where reports agree
- Yu Xiuyong met with Amir Khan Muttaqi.
- Yu Xiuyong posted on X regarding the positive assessment of the Urumqi process.
- The Urumqi process is a China-mediated effort to resolve tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan.
- The meetings in Urumqi occurred in April/Hamal.
Where reports differ
- The exact dates of the Urumqi meeting (Afghanistan International reports 12-18 Hamal, while Amu TV reports April 1-7 / 12-19 Hamal).
- The perceived success of the talks (Amu TV highlights a 'constructive atmosphere', while Afghanistan International and Hasht-e Subh emphasize a lack of tangible results and continuing conflict).
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Hasht-e Subh
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Afghanistan International
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Amu TV
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