“The only solution to resolve the recent issue with Pakistan is dialogue and understanding,” he added.
A Pakistani security source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said on Sunday that “further progress in the talks depends on the positive attitude of the Afghan Taliban.”
The source accused Taliban negotiators of showing “stubbornness and a lack of seriousness”.
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had warned on Saturday that failure to reach a deal could lead to “open war”.
“We have the option, if no agreement takes place, we have an open war with them,” he said.
Pakistan has demanded “verifiable action” against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it says launches attacks from Afghan soil.
Kabul denies harbouring militants and insists on safeguarding Afghanistan’s territorial integrity.
Speaking on the sidelines of a summit in Malaysia while signing a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, US President Donald Trump reiterated his offer to help mediate.
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