The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan does not expect any breakthrough results from the talks with the Afghan delegation in Urumqi.
Quoting statements from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Pakistani newspaper *Dawn* reported on Thursday that Pakistan anticipates no breakthrough outcomes from the latest round of peace negotiations with representatives of the Afghan government, mediated by China and held in Urumqi.
On Thursday, Tahir Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said during a regular press briefing: "Pakistan is engaged in negotiations with Afghanistan to end the current conflict between the two countries, but Kabul must demonstrate visible and verifiable actions."
On February 26, Pakistan launched an operation codenamed "Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq" targeting terrorist hideouts inside Afghanistan, which led to the suspension of diplomatic contacts between the two nations.
Andrabi stated: "Senior officials from both countries held talks in Urumqi, a city in China’s northwestern region. They exchanged views on recent escalations in the situation, but major progress is not expected."
The Pakistani spokesperson added that Pakistan's decision to send a delegation to Urumqi "aligns with Pakistan's consistent position and long-standing practice of supporting credible processes capable of achieving lasting solutions and curbing cross-border terrorism originating from Afghanistan."
Quoting Andrabi, *Dawn* reported on Thursday: "Our participation reflects our primary concerns; however, the real responsibility for advancing this process lies with Afghanistan. Afghanistan must take visible and verifiable actions against terrorist groups using Afghan territory to target Pakistan."
When asked about the format of interactions taking place in China, he confirmed that the negotiations are still ongoing.
"Our delegation has not yet returned, so I can only provide clearer information after their return. At present, I can only confirm that our delegation is still there. Pakistan has never avoided dialogue on this issue, and we will continue engaging with China on this matter."
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