The Strategic Studies Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has examined the impact of tensions between India and Pakistan on the region, especially Afghanistan.
The First Political Director of the Ministry, during a session titled “Assessing the Impact of Tensions Between India and Pakistan on the Region,” stated that regional countries, particularly Afghanistan, have been affected by the strained relations between Islamabad and New Delhi.
Participants in the session emphasized that Afghanistan does not support a war between India and Pakistan and warned of the negative consequences of escalating tensions between the two countries for Afghanistan.
Zia Ahmad Takal, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, quoted the deputy of the Strategic Studies Center as saying that due to Afghanistan’s geographic proximity to both Pakistan and India, the intensification of tensions could have direct negative effects on the region and Afghanistan.
He added that the First Political Director noted how the attack on tourists in Kashmir had exacerbated long-standing hostilities, with reciprocal actions by both countries—such as the closure of the Wagah border—already impacting the region and especially Afghanistan.
Ghulam Mohammaduddin Muhammadi, a political analyst, stated: “Afghanistan’s relations with India have significantly improved, and we hope these ties will further strengthen to help address other Afghan challenges. Pakistan is also our neighbor, and Afghanistan seeks good relations with them as well.”
Participants also noted that the Islamic Emirate is prepared for potential developments and emphasized that, under its balanced and economy-focused foreign policy, Kabul prefers a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Aziz Maaraj, another political analyst, said: “The Islamic Emirate and the Afghan people should not interfere in the issues or tensions between India and Pakistan, as Afghanistan itself faces internal challenges.”
At the same time, members of the leadership of Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address Afghan traders’ transit challenges—caused by the recent tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi—through diplomatic means.
Following the killing of 26 tourists in Kashmir, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated. As a result, the Wagah-Attari border crossing—one of the main trade routes between Afghanistan and India via Pakistan—has remained closed to Afghan exports for over a week.
