US President Donald Trump has said that resolving the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan would be “very easy” for him.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, “I like stopping wars. I am fully aware of the recent border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and if I want, I can end this war immediately.”
During the conversation, Trump also mentioned the ceasefire between Pakistan and India again, saying, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told me that I saved millions of lives by ending the Pakistan-India war.”
In recent days, cross-border attacks from Afghanistan into Pakistan have continued, prompting the Pakistani military to target militant hideouts across the border. Dozens of militants were reportedly killed in the strikes.
Both countries had agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire, which has now been extended.
Reports said that the temporary truce between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban government has been extended until the conclusion of ongoing talks in Doha.
High-level discussions are expected to begin on Saturday.