ISLAMABAD: The Chinese backed negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have resulted into emergence of a joint mechanism for intelligence sharing and cooperation in case of any terrorism related incidence to reduce the mistrust between the two neighbours.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to establish a crisis management mechanism, which will include prevention through timely and effective intelligence and information sharing and other mutually agreed measures.

“The move would enable the two sides to maintain timely and effective communication in case of any emergencies, including terrorist attacks, with a view to seeking proper solution through dialogue and consultation and preventing deterioration of the situation which might have negative effects on the bilateral relationship,” read a joint statement communique.

The Chinese side will support this mechanism, it added.