Riyadh_ A high-level delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has travelled to Saudi Arabia, where it reportedly held meetings with Turkish and Saudi intelligence officials.
The Afghan delegation is led by senior Taliban figure Anas Haqqani, Deputy Interior Minister Rahmatullah Najib, and Foreign Ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi. The team arrived in Riyadh earlier this week as part of what insiders describe as a “quiet but significant diplomatic engagement.”
Pakistani Delegation Also in Riyadh
Sources have also confirmed that a Pakistani delegation is currently in Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh facilitating a fresh round of mediation between Kabul and Islamabad. This comes amid heightened tensions following recent cross-border incidents and political strain between the two neighbors. Officials familiar with the process say the simultaneous presence of Afghan and Pakistani delegations in Riyadh is part of an effort to restart structured talks between the two sides. https://x.com/htnworld/status/1995397835962146993?s=20
Talks Aim to Reduce Tensions
While specific agenda details have not yet been publicly shared, sources close to the negotiations indicate that the primary objective is to de-escalate recent tensions and create a practical framework for direct bilateral dialogue
Diplomatic Efforts Continue
Saudi Arabia’s mediation marks a renewed attempt by regional actors to stabilize relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which have seen repeated friction in recent months. More information is expected as the talks progress.