As part of continued diplomatic engagements related to Afghanistan, Special Representative from Pakistan Mohammad Sadiq, Uzbekistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Ismatulla Irgashev and Special Representative of China for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong, have recently held meetings aimed at enhancing coordination and cooperation regarding the situation in Afghanistan.
Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan, in separate meetings with his British counterpart, Andrew McCoubrey, and the Australian High Commissioner in Islamabad, discussed regional developments and the strengthening of cooperation on issues related to Afghanistan.
Mohammad Sadiq stated: “The meeting focused on regional developments and enhancing cooperation on Afghanistan-related issues. We discussed ways to strengthen engagement and explore avenues for future collaboration.”
Aziz Maarej, a former diplomat, said: “If the UK and Australia, along with Pakistan as strategic allies, genuinely wish to collaborate on resolving issues in Afghanistan and the region, it could be very effective. They have sufficient knowledge, provided that their objectives are clear and Afghanistan is prepared to engage.”
Meanwhile, the special representatives of China and Uzbekistan also met with officials from Turkey and Sweden to discuss issues concerning Afghanistan.
These meetings aimed to assess recent developments in Afghanistan and coordinate regional efforts, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in Afghanistan as a key element for regional security.
Ismatullah Irgashov, the special representative of the president of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan, stated: “Special attention was given to exchanging views on the situation in Afghanistan and possible forms of humanitarian cooperation. The meeting was constructive and emphasized mutual willingness to deepen practical dialogues.”
Yue Xiaoyong, China’s special representative for Afghanistan, said: “We agreed to strengthen our cooperation to support Afghanistan’s reconstruction.”
Moeen Gul Samkanai, a political analyst, remarked: “Many countries are discussing Afghanistan, which shows their intent to establish stronger political, diplomatic, and economic ties with Afghanistan.”
Najib Rahman Shumal, another political analyst, said: “Given Afghanistan’s current crises, without the support of the international community, regional and global powers, overcoming these challenges is extremely difficult. Therefore, these meetings and visits by special envoys can play a crucial role in establishing relations with the people and interim government of Afghanistan and in providing economic assistance.”
This comes after a recent trilateral meeting between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China hosted by Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister. The focus of the discussions was on expanding political and economic relations between Afghanistan and regional countries.