RIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a brief ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan on the event of Eid Al-Fitr, praising each side for responding to calls from the Kingdom, Qatar and Turkey.
In a press release, the Ministry of International Affairs mentioned prioritizing dialogue and peaceable options stays the perfect path to resolving ongoing disputes.
The Kingdom reaffirmed its dedication to persevering with diplomatic efforts, in coordination with brotherly and pleasant international locations, to advertise peace, safety and stability within the area.
Earlier, Pakistan’s Data Minister Attaullah Tarar mentioned the nation would briefly halt army operations in opposition to Afghanistan, in a publish on X.
Afghan authorities spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid additionally confirmed the truce, stating it got here “on the request of pleasant Islamic international locations, together with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey,” whereas warning that Kabul would reply firmly to any violations in the course of the ceasefire.
