Beijing Calls for Dialogue Between Kabul and Islamabad to Ease Conflict

China’s Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the Taliban and Pakistan will engage in face-to-face talks as soon as possible to de-escalate ongoing tensions.

Pakistani airstrikes over the past two weeks have targeted multiple provinces in Afghanistan, including Nangarhar and Kabul. Taliban officials claim the strikes on Kabul’s addiction hospital killed around 400 and injured 250, while Pakistan says it targeted militant depots.

The Taliban have responded with drone attacks and assaults on Pakistani border posts, escalating cross-border conflict and raising fears of wider instability in the region.

China has actively sought to mediate the dispute, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi engaging with both Taliban and Pakistani counterparts, and special envoys visiting Kabul and Islamabad.

Humanitarian concerns are mounting as civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools, faces risks from the ongoing airstrikes, with international organizations urging restraint.

China reiterated its commitment to facilitating dialogue and an immediate ceasefire, emphasizing that the conflict should be resolved through negotiation to protect civilians and regional security.

Pakistani airstrikes hit Kabul on Monday night, with Taliban officials claiming a rehabilitation hospital for addicts was struck, causing heavy civilian casualties. They said around 400 people were killed and 250 injured in the attack.

In eastern Afghanistan, Pakistani strikes also targeted Nangarhar province, including areas around Jalalabad and nearby districts. Pakistan said the operations focused on militant hideouts and ammunition depots.

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