Saudi Arabia on Sunday (October 19) welcomed the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan following the recent border clashes. Besides, he also appreciated the mediation of Qatar and Türkiye, who helped in the talks held in Doha.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said that this agreement will work to immediately implement the ceasefire and create the necessary mechanism to maintain long-term peace between the two countries. “The Saudi Foreign Ministry welcomes that Pakistan and Afghanistan signed an immediate ceasefire during the talks in Doha and agreed to establish mechanisms to ensure lasting peace and stability,” the statement said.

Saudi Arabia supported

Saudi Arabia supported all efforts to promote peace and security and reiterated its promise to ensure stability and prosperity for the people of Pakistan and Afghanistan. “The state supports all efforts that bring peace and stability and is committed to ensuring security, stability and prosperity for the people of both countries,” the statement said, adding that the Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the agreement will reduce tensions along the shared border of the two countries. The statement further said, “We hope that this step will help in ending the tension on the border.”

What did Qatar say?

Earlier, Qatar had told that Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and further meetings will be held to maintain it. The Doha talks mediated by Qatar and Türkiye are being considered a major diplomatic success in this matter. A day before the talks, Pakistan had violated the ceasefire in Afghanistan’s south-eastern province of Paktika, killing 17 people, including three Afghan cricket players. Many civilians were harmed in the air strikes.

What did Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar say?

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also welcomed the ceasefire and said that the next meeting will be held in Türkiye, in which both sides will work on monitoring and stabilization of the ceasefire.

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Sco summit tianjin: There was a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin. During this, PM Modi congratulated President Xi on the successful chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and thanked for the warm reception.

During the bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “There has been an agreement between our special representatives regarding border management. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has started again. Direct flights are also being resumed between the two countries. The interests of 2.8 billion people of both countries are also connected with our cooperation. It will also pave the way for the welfare of the entire humanity. We will also pave the way. Are committed. “

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Congratulations to Chinese President Xi Jinping

During the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “I congratulate you for the successful chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) by China. I thank you for the invitation to visit China and today.” He added, “Last year, we had a very meaningful discussion in Kazan which gave positive direction to our relationship. After the return of the soldiers on the border, there is an atmosphere of peace and stability.”

Chinese President Xi Jinping said this

Chinese President Xi Jinping said, “Prime Minister, I am very happy once again. I welcome you to China for the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Sangathan) Summit. We had a successful meeting in Kazan last year.