Kabul (TDI): In what appeared to be a conciliatory message toward Pakistan, Afghanistan’s interim Taliban government on Friday said it was ready to engage in talks to resolve misunderstandings and regional concerns.
Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Kabul Police Academy, Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani said Afghanistan did not pose a threat to any country and remained committed to dialogue.
He stated that the Taliban administration continues to honour the commitments made under the Doha Agreement, including not allowing Afghan territory to be used against other states, according to the group’s official media.
“The doors for negotiations to resolve current issues are not closed,” Haqqani said, adding that the leadership was seeking reasonable and lasting solutions to overcome mistrust with the international community.
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Although he did not name Pakistan directly, the remarks appeared to address Islamabad’s long-standing demand that Kabul take action against the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Despite earlier assurances, Pakistan has repeatedly raised concerns over continued cross-border infiltration and militant attacks originating from Afghan territory.
Relations between the two neighbours have remained tense following border clashes that led to the closure of several crossings since October 11, 2025. Efforts by Turkiye and the United Arab Emirates to mediate between Islamabad and Kabul have so far failed, with Pakistan accusing the Afghan authorities of refusing to provide a written commitment to rein in the TTP. Islamabad maintains that TTP fighters continue to use the 2,600-kilometre porous border to carry out attacks inside Pakistan.
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Haqqani’s statement carries added significance as the TTP is known to owe allegiance to him and has long operated from areas in Afghanistan under his influence. His younger brother, Anas Haqqani, has previously been part of the Taliban team engaged in talks with Pakistani officials in Qatar and Turkiye.
