Amu: China said on Wednesday that Taliban and Pakistani representatives had agreed to work toward an early easing of tensions following the end of a week of talks in the western Chinese city of Urumqi. The discussions, held from April 1 to 7 and hosted by Beijing, brought together officials from diplomatic, defense and security institutions from China, the Taliban and Pakistan, according to Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for China’s Foreign Ministry. Speaking at a regular briefing, Mao said the talks were conducted in a “constructive atmosphere” and involved candid and pragmatic exchanges focused on resolving disputes. According to her, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to resolving differences as soon as possible and agreed to avoid actions that could escalate tensions or further complicate the situation. Click here to read more (external link).
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