INTERNATIONAL — April 8, 2026

Taliban Foreign Ministry: Urumqi Talks with Pakistan Held in 'Constructive' Atmosphere

The Taliban Foreign Ministry said talks with Pakistan, hosted by China in Urumqi from April 1-7, concluded in a constructive atmosphere covering bilateral relations, security and regional stability. The meeting followed recent border clashes, with China confirming an agreement to reduce tensions amid Pakistani accusations that the Taliban shelter TTP militants.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — corroborated by Khaama Press and RTA2 min read

Taliban Foreign Ministry: Urumqi Talks with Pakistan Held in 'Constructive' Atmosphere
Image courtesy Amu TV

KABUL (Afghan Verified) — The Taliban Foreign Ministry announced Monday that talks between Taliban and Pakistani delegations, hosted by China in Urumqi from April 1 to 7, concluded in a "constructive" atmosphere.

The discussions focused on bilateral relations, security, and regional stability, the ministry said in a statement.

The Taliban Foreign Ministry expressed appreciation for China's role in hosting the meeting and voiced hopes for strengthened trust and cooperation between the two sides.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that the Taliban and Pakistani representatives agreed to work together to reduce tensions.

The talks followed weeks of border clashes between Taliban and Pakistani forces that began in late February, including airstrikes and artillery exchanges.

Pakistan has accused the Taliban of sheltering militants from Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Afghan soil. The Taliban have denied these claims.

Read the original reporting at Amu TV

Reliability assessment

Three outlets (Amu TV, Khaama Press, RTA) corroborate the Taliban Foreign Ministry's on-record statement announcing the talks in Urumqi hosted by China, describing them as constructive and covering bilateral relations, security, and regional stability.

The source language reads straight.

Independent web corroboration

A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:

Across the newsrooms

Where reports agree

  • Talks held in Urumqi, China, from April 1-7 between Taliban, Pakistan, hosted by China.
  • Talks described as constructive by both Taliban FM and Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning.
  • Context of recent Taliban-Pakistan border clashes.

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