China and Pakistan have emphasized close coordination regarding Afghanistan in a joint statement following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Beijing. Both nations expressed deep concern over the presence of armed groups and agreed to continue trilateral meetings with the Taliban government.
The official statement specifically mentioned the Tehrik i Taliban Pakistan and the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement. Beijing and Islamabad urged the Taliban administration to ensure that Afghan soil is not used by any group to threaten neighboring countries.
In recent months, China has actively played a mediating role to reduce border tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban. These diplomatic efforts highlight the critical importance of regional stability and security for all involved parties.
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