U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to swiftly resolve the escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, as the two nations engage in critical peace talks in Istanbul. The discussions, now in their second day, aim to solidify a fragile ceasefire brokered earlier this month in Doha into a lasting framework for peace and border security. The recent clashes between the neighboring countries have been the deadliest in years, exacerbating regional instability and raising concerns about the resurgence of militant groups like al-Qaida. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of ignoring cross-border militant activities, a claim vehemently denied by the Taliban-led Afghan government. Trump, speaking on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, expressed confidence in his ability to mediate the conflict, praising Pakistani leaders as ‘great people.’ Meanwhile, Taliban-controlled media reported progress in the talks, with Afghanistan proposing measures to prevent Pakistani territorial violations and establish a monitoring mechanism for the ceasefire. Pakistan has yet to comment publicly on the latest developments, but Trump’s intervention is expected to bolster efforts for closer ties between Islamabad and Washington.
Trump says he will solve Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis ‘very quickly’ as peace talks enter second day
