Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Turkiye's Delayed Pakistan Visit Raises Doubts Over Afghan Peace Efforts
Turkiye was supposed to send a big group of important people to Pakistan to help Afghanistan and Pakistan make peace.
It's been over a week, but they haven't gone yet.
Some people think this might mean there are big problems between the two countries.
Other countries like Russia and Iran want to help too, but no one has been able to make things better yet.
Turkiye's high-profile delegation visit to Pakistan is delayed, sparking uncertainty about peace efforts between Afghanistan and Pakistan
The visit was announced on November 9 but no updates have been provided since
Analysts suggest the delay could indicate deep disagreements between Kabul and Islamabad
Russia and Iran have offered to mediate and assist in reducing tensions between the two countries
The global community, including the UN, is concerned about the skirmishes and terror elements along the Durand Line
- Who
- Turkiye, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia, Iran, and the global community including the UN
- What
- Mediating and trying to ease tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan
- When
- November 9 (announcement), over a week later (current)
- Where
- Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Durand Line border
- Why
- To reduce hostilities, prevent terror activities, and achieve a long-term truce
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Border Recognition
Afghanistan
Demands Pakistan recognize the Durand Line
Pakistan
Refuses, claiming it's a historical injustice
- Border Dispute
- Durand Line between Afghanistan and Pakistan
- Previous Peace Talks
- Failed due to unreasonable demands from both sides
- Regional Mediators
- Turkiye, Qatar, Russia, Iran
- Global Concern
- United Nations and international community
- Recent Hostilities
- Airstrikes and border raids in early October