China’s mediation eases fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan

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Chinese mediation, led by President Xi Jinping, has eased Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions. Ambassador Jiang Zaidong conveyed Xi’s message to PM Shehbaz Sharif. Clashes continue. By Reuters Chinese mediation efforts, including a message from President Xi Jinping, have helped ease the worst fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, three Pakistani government officials said. The officials said a meeting between the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif late last month included a message from Xi to cease hostilities. Neither side has reported any Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan in recent days…

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