Afghanistan & Turkey
36 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is a key participant in the peace talks with Pakistan, seeking to maintain peace and address border security. The potential for open war if talks fail poses a significant threat to Afghanistan's stability.
Turkey: Turkey, along with Qatar, mediated the second ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan and is co-mediating the Turkey — Istanbul talks.
Oct 25, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Afghanistan: The country experiences improved security but severe economic hardship, humanitarian crises, and international isolation.
Turkey: Engages with Taliban and involved in regional mediation efforts.
Aug 10, 2026 · 63 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan>>> is one of the most seriously affected countries, facing severe hunger due to higher fuel costs, food price spikes, income losses, and disrupted trade, with millions at risk of food insecurity.
Turkey: Turkey>>> is among the nations Donald Trump>>> urged to join the Abraham Accords.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan, a landlocked nation, is severely impacted by the closure of its primary trade routes through Pakistan>>> and the Strait of Hormuz, leading to skyrocketing transportation costs and dwindling essential supplies, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis.
Turkey: Turkey>>> has become a significant transit point for Afghanistan>>>'s trade, with goods transported by rail through Iran>>> or Azerbaijan.
May 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Afghanistan: Recipient of the aid; faces acute hunger and malnutrition, with the aid providing critical relief but not resolving the underlying crisis.
Turkey: Part of the rerouting path for aid supplies, facilitating delivery.
Aug 16, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is mentioned as a potential transit route, but its security situation poses significant challenges to any rail project.
Turkey: Turkey controls the Turkey — Bosporus strait and has restricted access due to attacks, influencing Russia's need for alternative routes.
Aug 06, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan participated in peace talks with Pakistan, mediated by China, to resolve cross-border fighting. Afghanistan denies harboring militants and has accused Pakistan of civilian casualties from airstrikes.
Turkey: Turkey was mentioned as one of the countries that offered mediation efforts in the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and previously hosted failed talks.
Apr 01, 2026 · 73 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is the origin of an apprehended national involved in a terrorist attack in Pakistan, leading to a formal demarche.
Turkey: Turkey will host Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for discussions on bilateral relations, trade, and investment.
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is part of the Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, which is forecast to experience a significant drop in growth due to the conflict.
Turkey: Turkey's GDP growth forecast for 2026 has been lowered due to the broader economic impacts of the Middle East conflict.
Jun 17, 2025 · 62 articles
International
Afghanistan: Citizens of Afghanistan>>> are among the migrants expected to be deported from the United States>>> to the Central African Republic>>> under the new agreement.
Turkey: A citizen of Turkey>>> is also expected to be deported from the United States>>> to the Central African Republic>>>.
Apr 20, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan was a primary destination for refugee returns in 2025, with 2.9 million Afghans returning, often under pressure due to stricter policies in neighboring countries, despite ongoing insecurity and damaged infrastructure.
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as a country that hosts a significant number of long-term refugees.
Apr 20, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Afghanistan: Neighbor of Iran; border difficult to patrol, unlikely participant.
Turkey: Turkey is a potential mediator and has leverage over the US due to its F-35 program. It faces risks from regional instability and sanctions.
Aug 20, 2026 · 73 articles
International
Afghanistan: Landlocked Afghanistan relies on Iran — Chabahar Port port for trade, which has been damaged.
Turkey: Turkey is a buyer of Russian oil products, competing for diesel in a tighter market.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is also facing substantial economic losses and disruption of trade due to the border closure with Pakistan, impacting its exports and imports.
Oct 23, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is a primary nation involved in the ongoing conflict with Pakistan, which Donald Trump has pledged to resolve.
Oct 26, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan remains on the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) 'do not travel' list due to a volatile security situation and heightened risk of detention for British nationals.
Mar 02, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Afghanistan: Allegations against Australian troops relate to unlawful killings of Afghan noncombatants.
Apr 08, 2026 · 107 articles
International
Afghanistan: United States citizens are advised not to attempt departure via Afghanistan from Iran.
Jan 13, 2026 · 8 articles
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