The Diplomat, October 22 reported that the agreement between Pakistan and the Taliban interim government in Afghanistan, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, is significant. Recently, Pakistan launched preemptive cross-border attacks against Afghanistan under the pretext of "fighting terrorist organizations," leading to intense fighting between the two sides. This is the most severe conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan since the Taliban took power in 2021. On October 19, Pakistan and Afghanistan signed a ceasefire agreement under the mediation of Qatar and Turkey, which has multiple implications: first, Pakistan successfully pushed the Taliban to commit to combating cross-border terrorism by the TTP (Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan). For a long time, Pakistan has been striving to urge the Taliban to acknowledge the threat posed by the TTP and its impact on bilateral relations. During the Doha talks, Pakistan forced the Taliban to agree to deal with the TTP issue under the supervision of intelligence officials from Qatar and Turkey. It is reported that the next meeting will be held in Turkey, where a framework may be established to monitor the Taliban's commitment to "combating the TTP." Second, Qatar has consolidated its position as a neutral peacemaker, and is expected to enhance its influence in future negotiations and regional affairs. Third, Turkey can increase its influence in the Taliban interim government's efforts to combat the TTP, leveraging its diplomatic trust with Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as its rich counter-terrorism experience. For Afghanistan, if it fails to effectively address Pakistan's concerns, it not only harms its relationship with Pakistan, but also damages its relations with Qatar and Turkey.
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