Delegations from the Taliban and Pakistan exchanged sharp words over the issue of terrorism during the seventh "Moscow Format" meeting* on Afghanistan.

According to * Ansar News Agency *, several sources on social media reported that a verbal dispute broke out between the Afghan and Pakistani delegations at the meeting regarding terrorist activities in the region.

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban regime`s acting foreign minister, rejected Pakistan`s accusations about the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan and said:

"There is a country in our region that has provided shelter to Daesh [ISIS] and has failed to manage its own security challenges, yet it blames others for its problems."

This remark was widely interpreted as a direct reference to Pakistan. Muttaqi`s comments came in response to Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan`s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, who had earlier voiced concerns about militant groups operating from Afghan territory.

Afghan analyst Sami Yousafzai noted that the Pakistani representative had called for collective regional action to combat terrorism and dismantle groups allegedly operating from Afghanistan.

The exchange of remarks highlights the ongoing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan over cross-border terrorism and the complex security dynamics of the region. Some analysts suggest that Muttaqi`s upcoming visit to India-Pakistan`s historical rival-could further intensify friction between Kabul and Islamabad.

The seventh "Moscow Format" meeting on Afghanistan was held on October 7 (15 Mehr) in Moscow, attended by representatives from Afghanistan, China, Russia, Iran, Pakistan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

The summit aimed to strengthen regional cooperation for Afghanistan`s stability, counterterrorism efforts, economic development, and humanitarian support.

For the first time, a Taliban delegation led by Amir Khan Muttaqi participated as a full member and signed the final declaration. However, the long-standing political and security rifts between Kabul and Islamabad surfaced again on the sidelines, underscoring how cross-border disputes continue to cast a shadow over regional diplomacy.