ISTANBUL: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Qatar have successfully concluded a series of talks in Istanbul, solidifying a ceasefire agreement between Kabul and Islamabad.
According to a joint statement released on Friday, all parties have agreed to the continuation of a ceasefire that was initially brokered in Doha on October 18-19. The talks, mediated by Türkiye and Qatar, also resulted in an agreement to establish a monitoring and verification mechanism to ensure peace and penalize any violators.
The modalities for implementing this agreement will be finalized in a high-level principal meeting scheduled for November 6 in Istanbul.
The mediating nations, Türkiye and Qatar, expressed appreciation for the contributions of both Afghanistan and Pakistan and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting lasting peace and stability in the region.
