The latest Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks held in Istanbul have ended without any agreement, as tensions between the two neighbours deepen. In a statement issued on November 8, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said the Taliban government was disappointed by Pakistan’s behaviour during the discussions.

In the statement, Mujahid expressed appreciation to “the Republic of Turkey and the State of Qatar the two brotherly countries for hosting and mediating the talks.” He said Afghan representatives attended “in good faith and with appropriate authority” on November 6 and 7, expecting Pakistan to “approach the issue seriously and constructively.”

However, the statement said Pakistan again showed an “irresponsible and non-cooperative attitude,” attempt

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