The meeting of Afghan and Pakistani delegations in Urumqi, China, was one of the longest talks between the two countries in recent years. The meeting was expected to reach a positive outcome with Chinese mediation, but the talks appear to remain in a state of uncertainty. Although China declared the talks positive and the Afghan side expressed hope, Pakistan not only made no official statement on the matter, but its military offensive in Kunar province continued after the talks. Political and military experts, however, say Pakistan's offensive in Kunar is a sign of a breakdown in trust between the two sides, saying the attack after talks in China showed that Pakistan's aggression against Afghanistan will continue in the future. However, they believe that Pakistan does not have the capacity to carry out a large-scale and long-term offensive, although it may carry out scattered attacks in different parts of the hypothetical Durand Line and create military and security problems.
Publish dateThursday 16 April 2026 - 10:24
Story Code : 351309
Afghan Voice Agency (AVNA) - Kabul: Political analyst Fazlur Rehman Oria told AVNA that the talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Urumqi, China, were aimed at creating an atmosphere of trust between the two sides' diplomats, but the military attack on Kunar partially disrupted the process. According to Oria, the meeting was technical and completely expert in nature and enough time was allocated for it, so a positive outcome was expected, but no agreement was reached, although there is some hope for continued talks in the future.
Mr. Uria believes that the Urumqi meeting was a sign of goodwill on the Afghan side and that the Afghan delegation participated with political motivation based on dialogue, but that the Pakistani government cannot be trusted; Because this country has taken actions against Afghanistan in all circumstances and in various forms. He said military attacks against civilians, including the attack on Kunar after the talks, were a clear sign of Pakistan's infidelity and hostile behavior.
He stressed that Pakistan's attack on Kunar province after talks in China showed that it would continue its aggression in the future, although it does not have the capacity for a large-scale and long-term war and is more content with sporadic attacks along the hypothetical Durand Line.
He also warned that attacks on civilians could be a war crime and that the perpetrators should be prosecuted and tried in international courts; Otherwise, this violent process against Afghanistan will continue.
Attacks limited to Kunar province cannot disrupt negotiations
Meanwhile, Asadullah Nadim, a security expert, told AFP that the Urumqi talks could not be considered completely fruitless, but could at least pave the way for further meetings.
According to Mr. Nadeem, Pakistan is currently involved in an important diplomatic mission at the regional and global levels, including mediation between the US and Iran, and for this reason, the Afghan issue has been somewhat marginalized.
He believes the attack, which took place after the talks in Kunar, was a limited and scattered action and could not be considered a full-scale war that would disrupt the talks; Such events may also occur during negotiations.
He also believes that if Pakistan's diplomatic mission ends successfully, it will likely enter into more serious and broader talks with Afghanistan.
The problems between Afghanistan and Pakistan are complex and have historical roots
Khalil Ahmad Nadem, a military and security expert, also pointed to the historical roots of the problems between Afghanistan and Pakistan in an interview with Ava, saying: "These problems are not short-term, but complex, long and rooted.
Nadem explained that the establishment of Pakistan was based on British colonial strategies and during this period, it created more challenges for Afghanistan and India.
He said the problems began when part of Afghanistan's territory was ceded to British India under a treaty in 1893 and was considered a buffer zone. After the creation of Pakistan, a large part of these areas became part of that country and the hypothetical Durand Line was formed. According to Nadem, no government in Afghanistan has recognized the line, which is one of the main roots of tension between the two countries.
He added that the issue should be resolved through international institutions, based on documents and evidence, or by approaching the people of these areas, who are mainly Pashtuns and Balochs, and giving them the right to self-determination.
Nadem also said that Pakistan has been reluctant to form a strong government in Afghanistan since its inception, as it considers it to the detriment of its interests. He said competition with India on the one hand and concerns about Afghanistan's claim to lost lands on the other had shaped the country's policies.
The military expert added that Pakistan thought that with the Islamic Emirate coming to power, Afghanistan would become its full sphere of influence, but in practice it did not happen and the current government did not follow it; Pakistan has therefore taken various measures to weaken Afghanistan.
He said that despite the barbed wire being laid along the Durand Line and the establishment of numerous checkpoints, the claim of transferring armed forces from Afghanistan to Pakistan is doubtful and is more of an excuse to exaggerate the country's internal problems; Therefore, such issues are unlikely to reach a specific outcome through negotiations.
Mr. Uria believes that the Urumqi meeting was a sign of goodwill on the Afghan side and that the Afghan delegation participated with political motivation based on dialogue, but that the Pakistani government cannot be trusted; Because this country has taken actions against Afghanistan in all circumstances and in various forms. He said military attacks against civilians, including the attack on Kunar after the talks, were a clear sign of Pakistan's infidelity and hostile behavior.
He stressed that Pakistan's attack on Kunar province after talks in China showed that it would continue its aggression in the future, although it does not have the capacity for a large-scale and long-term war and is more content with sporadic attacks along the hypothetical Durand Line.
He also warned that attacks on civilians could be a war crime and that the perpetrators should be prosecuted and tried in international courts; Otherwise, this violent process against Afghanistan will continue.
Attacks limited to Kunar province cannot disrupt negotiations
Meanwhile, Asadullah Nadim, a security expert, told AFP that the Urumqi talks could not be considered completely fruitless, but could at least pave the way for further meetings.
According to Mr. Nadeem, Pakistan is currently involved in an important diplomatic mission at the regional and global levels, including mediation between the US and Iran, and for this reason, the Afghan issue has been somewhat marginalized.
He believes the attack, which took place after the talks in Kunar, was a limited and scattered action and could not be considered a full-scale war that would disrupt the talks; Such events may also occur during negotiations.
He also believes that if Pakistan's diplomatic mission ends successfully, it will likely enter into more serious and broader talks with Afghanistan.
The problems between Afghanistan and Pakistan are complex and have historical roots
Khalil Ahmad Nadem, a military and security expert, also pointed to the historical roots of the problems between Afghanistan and Pakistan in an interview with Ava, saying: "These problems are not short-term, but complex, long and rooted.
Nadem explained that the establishment of Pakistan was based on British colonial strategies and during this period, it created more challenges for Afghanistan and India.
He said the problems began when part of Afghanistan's territory was ceded to British India under a treaty in 1893 and was considered a buffer zone. After the creation of Pakistan, a large part of these areas became part of that country and the hypothetical Durand Line was formed. According to Nadem, no government in Afghanistan has recognized the line, which is one of the main roots of tension between the two countries.
He added that the issue should be resolved through international institutions, based on documents and evidence, or by approaching the people of these areas, who are mainly Pashtuns and Balochs, and giving them the right to self-determination.
Nadem also said that Pakistan has been reluctant to form a strong government in Afghanistan since its inception, as it considers it to the detriment of its interests. He said competition with India on the one hand and concerns about Afghanistan's claim to lost lands on the other had shaped the country's policies.
The military expert added that Pakistan thought that with the Islamic Emirate coming to power, Afghanistan would become its full sphere of influence, but in practice it did not happen and the current government did not follow it; Pakistan has therefore taken various measures to weaken Afghanistan.
He said that despite the barbed wire being laid along the Durand Line and the establishment of numerous checkpoints, the claim of transferring armed forces from Afghanistan to Pakistan is doubtful and is more of an excuse to exaggerate the country's internal problems; Therefore, such issues are unlikely to reach a specific outcome through negotiations.
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