Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, met with China’s envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, on Sunday to discuss regional developments and shared security concerns, particularly relating to Afghanistan.

Sadiq, who shared details and images of the meeting on social media, said the talks were held in Islamabad on 27 July. He described the discussions as candid and focused on the latest regional developments and urgent security threats.

The Pakistani envoy said he expressed deep concern over the threat posed by terrorist groups and reaffirmed both countries’ shared commitment to tackling these challenges. He emphasised that strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and China is vital for promoting regional stability and combating terrorism.

Pakistan has repeatedly accused the Afghan Taliban of providing support or shelter to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant group that has carried out deadly attacks on Pakistani soil. Islamabad views the TTP as a serious national security threat.

Pakistani officials have consistently stated that the future of their relationship with the Taliban depends on the group’s willingness to take concrete action against the TTP and prevent cross-border attacks originating from Afghan territory.