Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan, discussed increasing security concerns stemming from Afghanistan with his Chinese counterpart.

Mohammad Sadiq stated on X that both sides raised their shared concerns regarding threats posed by certain groups, including Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), and ISIS-Khorasan. They emphasized their mutual commitment to combat these groups.

According to Pakistan's special representative, he and Yue Xiaoyong also agreed on holding trilateral and multilateral initiative meetings regarding Afghanistan.

Mohammad Sadiq wrote on X: "We had in-depth discussions on the evolving geopolitical landscape and rising security concerns, with particular focus on Afghanistan."

This comes after the deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate dismissed the claims of threats originating from Afghan soil, stating that security in Afghanistan is currently ensured and that terrorist groups are not allowed to operate.

"If it's possible to implement programs within this triangle, it would be beneficial, so that ultimately Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China can establish economic and political cooperation. We three [countries] are interconnected. Unfortunately, instead of cooperation, Pakistan only criticizes in this matter,” stated Moeen Gul Samakni, a political analyst.

"Since the return of the Islamic Emirate to power, wars and occupations have ended, and a nationwide security—something our people waited half a century for—has been established. Our security forces are fighting against terrorist groups and will succeed,” stated Ahmad Khan Andar, another political analyst. 

Meanwhile, representatives of several countries, including Pakistan, China, and Russia, expressed concerns over the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan during a United Nations meeting held on Monday night.