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UAE Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement Between Pakistan and Afghanistan – A New Chapter of Hope for the Region


In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the United Arab Emirates has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling it a positive and humanitarian step towards restoring peace and stability in the region. The UAE’s statement reflects its consistent role as a bridge for dialogue, unity, and cooperation among Muslim nations.


The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE praised the mediation efforts of Qatar and Türkiye, acknowledging their contribution in bringing both sides to the table. This gesture underlines the UAE’s belief in collective diplomacy that lasting peace is achieved not through pressure, but through partnership and understanding.


UAE officials described the ceasefire as “a humanitarian victory more than a political achievement”, emphasizing that calm along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border will open doors for trade, education, and cross-border cooperation.


For Pakistan, this peace offers renewed opportunities for economic growth and border stability, while for Afghanistan, it creates space for reconstruction and community development.


The UAE has long maintained deep and friendly relations with both nations providing humanitarian aid, supporting refugees, and backing regional development projects aimed at improving lives and livelihoods.


As tensions ease, the UAE’s diplomatic message resonates across South Asia: peace is possible when dialogue replaces division.

In a time when the region yearns for stability, the UAE stands as a trusted partner and symbol of hope, proving once again that the spirit of the Muslim world is strongest when united for peace. 


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