After a month of tense negotiations, Afghanistan and Pakistan’s peace talks have collapsed following border clashes. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the ceasefire remains intact despite the deadlock, blaming Pakistan’s 'unrealistic' security demands for the talks’ failure.
01:00A ceasefire has been established with Pakistan.
01:22There has been no violation from our side and it is being observed.
01:27As for the failure of the talks, we also stated in our announcement that Pakistan wanted the responsibility for its internal security to be transferred to Afghanistan, something that is beyond Afghanistan's capacity.
01:40Afghanistan was not ready to take on any kind of security responsibility on behalf of another country.
01:47The Muslim nation of Pakistan are brothers of the Afghans.
01:54The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan wishes them goodwill and peace and within the scope of its responsibility and necessity, it pledges cooperation.
02:04Defending the territory and people of Afghanistan is regarded as a religious duty of the Islamic Emirate.
02:12With the help of Allah and the support of our people, we will defend against any aggressor.
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