Afghan President met Pakistani FM in Tajik capital

File Photo File Photo

DUSHANBE, 31 March, 2021 (TON): On Tuesday, Pakistani FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi met his Afghani President Ashraf Ghani and discussed matters of bilateral interest, including the Afghan peace process.

In the meeting that took place on the sidelines of the Ninth Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process Conference in the Tajik capital, Foreign Minister Qureshi expressed Pakistan’s desire for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan.

Pakistan considered peace in Afghanistan vital for sustainable stability in the region, Qureshi said.

He expressed concern over the rising incidents of violence in Afghanistan and said that Pakistan’s position remained the same that the Afghan problem could not be solved through military option.

During the meeting, the importance of the regional connectivity was also highlighted.  

However, the durable peace process in Afghanistan would enhance opportunities for working together on infrastructure and energy connectivity between Central Asia and West Asia through Afghanistan.

 

Rate this item
(0 votes)
Login to post comments
Go to top