Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s planned visit to Pakistan has been postponed. He was expected to arrive in Islamabad on Monday for a three-day trip, along with a high-level delegation from Kabul. However, the visit has been deferred, and no new dates have been shared so far.
This visit would have been Muttaqi’s first trip to Pakistan since November 2021. According to sources, the agenda included discussions on improving bilateral relations, enhancing security cooperation, expanding trade, and boosting cross-border connectivity. Both sides were expected to hold meetings to address key regional and economic issues.
So far, neither the Afghan nor the Pakistani government has given an official reason for the delay.
Earlier this year, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visited Kabul for a one-day meeting focused on regional peace and security. That trip aimed to strengthen dialogue between the two countries, especially on border issues and counterterrorism cooperation.
The visit also came after a meeting of the Pak-Afghan Joint Coordination Committee, where both sides discussed shared interests. Pakistan’s delegation was led by Ambassador Sadiq Khan and focused on economic partnerships and border security.
Speaking before his April visit to Kabul, Ishaq Dar highlighted the strong ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan. He described the relationship as “brotherly” and emphasized the need for continued cooperation for the stability and prosperity of the region.
The postponement of Muttaqi’s visit has drawn attention at a time when regional engagement remains critical for both countries amid evolving security and trade challenges.
