On the 18th, Afghan government spokesman Zabira Mujahid issued a statement saying:Negotiations with Pakistan were scheduled for the same day in Doha, Qatar¡¯s capital, and a high-level delegation led by Afghan Defense Minister Jacob has departed for Doha.

Mujahid also said that Pakistan launched an air strike on Afghanistan's eastern border province of Paktika on the evening of the 17th, causing many civilian casualties. The Afghan government reserves the right to respond to attacks, but in order to preserve negotiations,Its forces have been instructed not to take any new military action at the moment.

Pakistan and Afghanistan announced a 48-hour ceasefire on the 15th. The ceasefire agreement expired on the 17th. Neither government issued an official statement on whether to extend or terminate the ceasefire. Affected by the conflict, all border crossings between the two countries have suspended personnel and trade movements since the 17th. (General reporter Li Shuangxi)