"During the negotiations, the two sides agreed to an immediate cease-fire and the establishment of mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability between the two countries,"
"the two sides also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in the coming days to ensure that the cease-fire holds and to "verify its implementation in a reliable and sustainable manner.""
"The Pakistani Foreign Ministry said the talks aimed to "end cross-border terrorism against Pakistan emanating from Afghanistan and restore peace and stability along the Pak-Afghan border.""
"Anwar, who appeared to be acting as a mediator, "emphasized the need to resolve the issue through diplomatic means.""
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire and to establish mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability. Talks were mediated by Qatar and Turkey in Doha and began on October 18 after border clashes and attacks raised fears of all-out war. The two sides agreed to hold follow-up meetings in the coming days to ensure the cease-fire holds and to verify its implementation in a reliable and sustainable manner. Pakistan said the talks aimed to end cross-border terrorism emanating from Afghanistan and restore peace along the Pak-Afghan border, urging Afghan authorities to take verifiable action against terrorist entities. The Malaysian prime minister engaged as a mediator.
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