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Türkiye will host a second round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul on Saturday, Oct. 25, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry announced Friday.
Ministry spokesman Tahir Hussain Andrabi told reporters in Islamabad that the meeting aims to establish a “concrete and verifiable monitoring mechanism” to curb cross-border terrorism.
“We welcome the agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan finalized in Doha, Qatar, on 19 October 2025 as a first step in ensuring regional peace and stability,” Andrabi said.
“Pakistan also looks forward to the establishment of a concrete and verifiable monitoring mechanism in the next meeting, to be hosted by Türkiye in Istanbul on 25 October 2025, to address the menace of terrorism emanating from Afghan soil towards Pakistan and prevent any further loss of life of Pakistanis,” he added.
The announcement follows days of deadly clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Last week, Doha hosted talks between Islamabad and Kabul, mediated by Qatar and Türkiye, during which the two sides agreed to a ceasefire that remains in effect.
Kabul has not yet issued a statement on Saturday’s meeting.
Andrabi also expressed Pakistan’s “deep appreciation” for the “constructive role” played by Qatar and Türkiye in facilitating dialogue between the two sides.
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