Erdogan hopes Afghan-Pakistani Talks bring stability
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Erdoğan meets Sharif to support Pakistan-Afghanistan talks and Gaza ceasefire, reaffirming Turkey’s regional mediation efforts.
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Azebaijan's President Ilham Aliyev, right, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif talk in Baku on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 (AP)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, voiced his hope that the ongoing talks between Pakistani and Afghan delegations in Istanbul would pave the way for enduring stability across the region, according to a statement from his office on Saturday.
"The Turkish president noted that Ankara was closely monitoring terrorist attacks in Pakistan and tensions in its relations with Afghanistan. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire between the two countries and expressed hope that the Turkish-mediated negotiations would lead to lasting stability. Turkey intends to continue its contribution to this process," Erdogan's office said after his meeting with Sharif in Baku.
The Turkish leader further underscored the importance of preserving the ceasefire in Gaza and emphasized the necessity of continued oversight of the matter within the United Nations framework, his office added.
Turkey's role in regional peace processes
Turkey has played an active role in mediating regional peace efforts across South Asia and the Middle East. It has hosted several rounds of dialogue and peace talks, including efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan aimed at maintaining the ceasefire and improving bilateral relations.
In recent weeks, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to discuss the ongoing dialogue between Pakistani and Afghan delegations in Istanbul. According to Erdoğan’s office, Turkey is closely monitoring developments and continues to facilitate communication between the two sides.
Turkey has taken part in mediation efforts related to the situation in the Gaza Strip. Alongside Egypt and Qatar, Istanbul was involved in negotiations aimed at achieving a ceasefire agreement, including rounds held in Sharm el-Sheikh in October 2025.
Turkey also hosted multiple rounds of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine as part of what became known as the Istanbul Process. In May 2025, Istanbul was the site of the first direct negotiations between the two sides in over three years.
These talks produced agreements on prisoner exchanges and the repatriation of bodies. Turkey’s foreign ministry stated its readiness to host additional rounds of dialogue and expressed support for further high-level meetings.
