Afghan delegation heads to China for talks with Pakistan

A delegation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has left for Urumqi, China, to hold talks with Pakistani officials, sources told Ariana News on Wednesday.

Mohibullah Wasiq, foreign minister’s chief of staff, is leading the Afghan delegtion.

The delegation also includes the heads of foreign relations of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of Intelligence.

Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq is heading the Pakistani delegation.

Pakistan and Afghanistan’s worst fighting in years erupted last month, claiming heavy human losses on both sides.

Islamabad accuses the Islamic Emirate ​of harbouring and supporting militants who carry out ​attacks inside Pakistan. Kabul denies it, saying the militancy is Pakistan’s domestic problem.