Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Holds Telephone Conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister
Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, held a telephone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Dato Anwar Ibrahim.
The two discussed regional developments, particularly tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as increased tensions in the region following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran.
Akhund expressed concern over the rise in tensions and stated that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan believes in solving problems through understanding and joint cooperation. He highlighted that the Islamic Emirate demonstrated its goodwill by suspending defensive operations during Eid al-Fitr at the request of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.
He added that violence is not in the interest of any party and that actions increasing tensions should be avoided, with problems resolved through wisdom and rationality.
The Malaysian Prime Minister expressed similar concerns about the regional situation and hoped the temporary cessation of violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan would continue. He said existing problems should be resolved through sincere negotiations and understanding, adding that Malaysia is trying to play a positive role with both sides.
Pakistan's foreign ministry announced that following the end of the temporary ceasefire for Eid al-Fitr, it resumed a targeted operation against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan. The operation has been referred to as Ghazab lillah or Ghazab al-Haq.
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Where reports agree
- A phone conversation took place between Mohammad Hassan Akhund and Anwar Ibrahim on March 26, 2026 (or 6 Hamal), as reported via Zabihullah Mujahid
- The discussion covered regional tensions including Afghanistan-Pakistan relations and the US/Israel strikes on Iran
- Hassan Akhund emphasized peaceful resolution of disputes through understanding and cooperation and highlighted the Taliban's goodwill during Eid
- The Malaysian Prime Minister called for continuation of the temporary ceasefire with Pakistan and offered Malaysia's positive role in de-escalation
- All sources base their reporting on the Taliban spokesman's public statement
Where reports differ
- Some sources specify the call was initiated by the Malaysian PM while others do not mention initiation
- Sources use varying terminology (Taliban vs Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan)
- Only two sources mention Pakistan resuming military operations after the ceasefire; the other four do not reference it
- Minor spelling variations in the name of Pakistan's operation (Ghazab lillah vs Ghazab al-Haq)
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