Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said terrorism is a significant issue between Afghanistan and Pakistan, adding that it is on the agenda of interactions between Kabul and Islamabad.
According to Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, the spokesperson of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the country has discussed aspects of counterterrorism efforts with the interim Afghan government.
Baloch further stated that Islamabad continues these discussions and encourages the interim Afghan government to take action against terrorism.
She said: "For Pakistan, the issues relating to terrorism are high on the agenda of Pakistan-Afghanistan exchanges. Pakistan and Afghanistan have been discussing aspects of combating the threat that Pakistan faces from the terror elements, which have found hideouts and sanctuaries inside Afghanistan."
"It is good that military and intelligence teams are appointed within the two sides to investigate and clarify the issue. If one side is at fault, or if both sides address their grievances and create a political and economic dialogue that benefits both countries," said Moeen Gul Samkanai, a political analyst.
The spokesperson of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stated that the expansion of bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been one of the key topics in meetings between Pakistan's ambassador and the officials of the Islamic Emirate.
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch added: “In his meetings with the Afghan interim government authorities, the Ambassador has been discussing measures to promote bilateral cooperation, dialogue and understanding between the two countries. This is the main agenda of his conversations with the key government officials in Afghanistan.”
"Afghanistan also asks Pakistan to maintain good relations between the two countries. Therefore, Pakistan's relations with Afghanistan should also be positive," said Samim Shamsi, a political analyst.
Meanwhile, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, in response to the remarks of the spokesperson of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that terrorism has roots in Pakistan and Afghans are not involved in it.
Mujahid highlighted that combating terrorism is Pakistan's responsibility and that the relations between the two countries should not be sacrificed due to such accusations and misunderstandings.
The spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate said: "Accusations should not be made. We are working to maintain the relationship between the two countries and not let it be harmed by unjust accusations. The issues in Pakistan have been rooted for twenty years, and preventing them is also Pakistan's responsibility."
Earlier, Pakistan's ambassador discussed the expansion of bilateral relations with the A
acting minister of defense.