Pakistan Shares 'Convincing Evidence' With China On Terrorist Presence In Afghanistan

Pakistani media reported that Islamabad had shared "convincing evidence" about the sanctuaries of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other terror groups on Afghan soil with China's special envoy for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong.

Xiaoyong held talks with Pakistani Foreign Ministry officials in Islamabad on Monday.

Pakistani authorities have provided Xiaoyong with information about the use of Afghan soil by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its affiliates, the Express Tribune reported.

The information also includes new evidence of how Taliban-controlled Afghanistan threatens regional peace and stability.

China's special envoy for Afghanistan travelled to Pakistan just days after Russia's special envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov visited Islamabad to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan.

In a statement issued by Pakistan's Foreign Ministry, it was stated that the Chinese special envoy met with Deputy Foreign Minister Amna Baloch. According to the statement, he also held detailed consultations with Pakistan's Deputy Foreign Minister of Afghanistan and West Asian Affairs Ahmed Naseem Warraich.

The Foreign Ministry statement said, "The two sides exchanged views on relations with Afghanistan. They stressed on the vital role of neighbouring countries for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan."

According to the Express Tribune, sources said that Pakistan briefed the Chinese envoy on the current situation in Afghanistan and how the country's territory is being used by terrorist groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other groups.

Sources said officials in Islamabad shared convincing evidence with the Chinese diplomat about terrorist sanctuaries inside Afghan territory that pose a threat to Pakistan's security.

Pakistani officials have repeatedly accused the ruling Taliban of harbouring the TTP and other insurgent groups opposed to Islamabad, and in some cases elements within the Taliban have facilitated TTP attacks from Afghanistan into Pakistan.

The Afghan Taliban have repeatedly denied the accusations and have said that they will not allow any group to use Afghan soil.