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China Mediates Talks as Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict Escalates

4/4/2026

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Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which began in October, has resulted in numerous casualties, primarily among Afghans.
On April 3, China announced that negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are progressing as the two meet to resolve the conflict.
China has mediated by holding calls with both countries' foreign ministers and by sending a special envoy in March.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said both nations value China's mediation and are open to further talks.
The location of the talks remains unspecified, despite previous meetings having occurred in Urumqi, China.

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Story summary

Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which began in October, has resulted in numerous casualties, primarily among Afghans.
On April 3, China announced that negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are progressing as the two meet to resolve the conflict.
China has mediated by holding calls with both countries' foreign ministers and by sending a special envoy in March.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said both nations value China's mediation and are open to further talks.
The location of the talks remains unspecified, despite previous meetings having occurred in Urumqi, China.