Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, visited Afghanistan to discuss bilateral relations and enhance cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

During his visit to Kabul, Sadiq met with the Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Muttaqi, where both sides agreed to continue bilateral relations and maintain high-level contacts to improve mutual ties. The meeting aimed to promote cooperation and address key regional matters.

Met Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul, today.
Reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continued engagement & mutually beneficial ties with Afghanistan. Both sides agreed to enhance high-level engagements and dialogue to further consolidate bilateral relations. pic.twitter.com/cxMKcjkETn
— Mohammad Sadiq (@AmbassadorSadiq) March 22, 2025

According to a Foreign Office spokesperson, the visit was part of Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen relations with Afghanistan. Amidst tensions in Pak-Afghan relations, the meeting focused on resolving issues through diplomatic engagement and dialogue.

The discussions also covered ways to improve trade, border management, and security cooperation. The two sides emphasized the importance of ongoing communication to foster stability and economic collaboration in the region.

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Later, the special representative also met with Acting Commerce Minister of Afghanistan Nooruddin Azizi in Kabul. Sadiq Khan posted on his official X account that the two discussed bilateral trade and economic relations as well as cooperation in areas of transit and connectivity.

"Underlined Pakistan’s commitment to mutually beneficial ties with Afghanistan. The two sides agreed to harness full potential of regional trade & connectivity for the mutual benefit of both countries," he added.

Met with Acting Commerce Minister of Afghanistan Nooruddin Azizi in Kabul, today. We discussed bilateral trade and economic relations as well as cooperation in areas of transit and connectivity. Underlined Pakistan’s commitment to mutually beneficial ties with Afghanistan. The… pic.twitter.com/hH9iP51iiZ
— Mohammad Sadiq (@AmbassadorSadiq) March 22, 2025

The visit, being conducted on the instructions of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, will last from March 21 to 23, as per the Foreign Office.

Sadiq's trip aligns with the full reopening of the Torkham border today (Saturday) after almost a month’s closure. Islamabad’s relations with Kabul remain strained amid cross-border attacks, security concerns, and the deportation of Afghan migrants.

The Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan reopened on Saturday after remaining closed for 28 days, following successful negotiations between jirga members from both sides.

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The border, a crucial trade and transit point, was initially closed on February 21 after clashes erupted between Pakistani and Afghan security forces over construction activities near the crossing. The exchange of fire resulted in injuries to at least eight people, including six security personnel, and caused damage to immigration infrastructure, leading to an extended shutdown.

According to immigration officials, trade activities resumed on Thursday after a 26-day suspension. However, pedestrian movement remained restricted due to a technical malfunction in the immigration system. A team of engineers later rectified the issue, paving the way for full operations to resume.

Following the reopening, only individuals possessing valid passports and visas are permitted to cross. However, Afghan patients seeking medical treatment in Pakistan were granted special permission to enter.

Security sources confirmed that a flag meeting between officials from both countries was held at the Afghan Customs House near Torkham. The meeting endorsed the decisions made earlier by the joint Pak-Afghan Jirga, leading to the reopening of the border.