Islamabad Shares “Evidence” of Terrorist Groups’ Presence in Afghanistan with China
Bayan News – According to Pakistani media reports, Islamabad has shared “convincing evidence” about the presence of terrorist groups, particularly the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), with China’s special representative.
On Tuesday, November 19, The Express Tribune reported, citing Pakistani government officials, that information about the TTP and its affiliates using Afghan territory was conveyed to Xiao Yong, China’s special envoy for Afghanistan.
According to the report, Pakistan’s latest intelligence highlights that Afghanistan under Taliban control poses a significant threat to regional peace and stability.
Earlier, Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, visited Islamabad and held discussions with Pakistani officials about threats emanating from Afghanistan. Additionally, three days ago, China’s special representative also visited Pakistan.
According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China’s envoy met with Amina Baloch, Pakistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister. The ministry’s statement also noted that Ahmad Naseem Warraich, Pakistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Afghanistan and West Asia, held extensive consultations with the Chinese representative.
The statement read: “Both sides exchanged views on relations with Afghanistan and emphasized the vital role of neighboring countries in achieving a peaceful and stable Afghanistan.”
As per The Express Tribune, sources revealed that Pakistan briefed the Chinese envoy on Afghanistan’s current situation and the use of Afghan territory by terrorist groups such as the TTP and others.
Sources told the Pakistani media outlet that officials in Islamabad shared convincing evidence with the Chinese diplomat about terrorist sanctuaries within Afghan territory, which pose a threat to Pakistan’s security.
Officials from the Taliban’s interim government have not yet responded to these reports.
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