Istanbul, October 26, 2025: Delegations from Afghanistan and Pakistan have exchanged two draft proposals during ongoing negotiations in Turkey aimed at easing border tensions and formalising a ceasefire agreement, sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
According to the sources, after nearly 15 hours of talks on Friday, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s delegation presented a draft proposal through mediators, outlining key demands for Pakistan to:
- Refrain from violating Afghanistan’s airspace and land borders, and
- Prevent opposition groups from using Pakistani territory against Afghanistan.
The Pakistani delegation later submitted its own counter-draft, which media reports described as focusing on countering infiltration and planned attacks from Afghan territory.
Analysts said the discussions — attended by mediators from Qatar and Turkey — represent a critical test for the fragile ceasefire that followed deadly border clashes earlier this month.
“If these talks lead to an agreement on de-escalation and cooperation along the Durand Line, such an understanding could hold for several months,” said Wahid Faqiri, an international relations expert.
Sources also said both sides agreed in principle to the creation of a four-party monitoring mechanism to oversee the implementation of the ceasefire. The proposed channel would review violations and facilitate intelligence-sharing and dispute resolution.
“Committees will likely be formed to ensure compliance and monitor the conduct of both sides,” said Mohammad Bilal Omar, another international relations expert.
The three-day session in Turkey follows Doha-hosted emergency talks that produced an initial ceasefire after the most serious fighting between the neighbours since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.
The Afghan delegation includes senior political and security officials, while Pakistan’s team comprises representatives from its security and intelligence agencies.
