ISLAMABAD, 13 November 2021, (TON): Prime Minister Imran Khan underscored the "crucial role" of Troika Plus, a group of Pakistan, China, and the United States on Afghanistan, in the resolution of the Afghanistan crisis.

The PM made these remarks during a meeting with the special envoys of the Troika Plus who called on him a day after their meeting in Islamabad on the Afghan issue.

During the meeting, the prime minister congratulated the special envoys for a "successful" moot in Islamabad, said a press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office.

It said “Imran underlined the importance of peace and stability in Afghanistan for the security and prosperity of the entire region.”

According to the statement "the prime minister said he had consistently stressed that there was no military solution in Afghanistan. As such, Pakistan had all along supported an inclusive political settlement."

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The statement added “the premier also underlined the importance of inclusivity, human rights and counter-terrorism operations in the wake of Kabul's takeover by the Taliban.”

He urged the international community to have a "pragmatic approach" for "constructive engagement" with Taliban-led Afghanistan so that mutual concerns could be addressed.