Prime Minister receives delegation of Political Leaders from Afghanistan

Prime Minister receives delegation of Political Leaders from Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD AUg 17,2021 – Prime Minister Imran Khan received a delegation of political leaders from Afghanistan today.

Talking to the delegation, Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed strong support and solidarity for the fraternal people of Afghanistan, linked to the people of Pakistan through immutable bonds of faith, history, geography, culture and kin-ship.

The Prime Minister underlined that no other country is more desirous of peace and stability in Afghanistan than Pakistan.

The Prime Minister added that in the current situation, great responsibility rested on the Afghan leaders to work constructively together to lead Afghanistan on the path of sustainable peace, stability and development.

eight member Afghan delegation met with Army Chief 

An eight member Afghan delegation comprising Mr Salahuddin Rabbani, Mr Muhammad Younis Qanooni, Ustad Muhammad Karim Khalili, Mr Ahmed Zia Masoud, Ustad Muhammad Muhaqiq, Mr Ahmed Wali Masoud, Mr Abdul Latif Pidram and Mr Khalid Noor met with General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today.

Detailed discussion was held about current situation in Afghanistan. COAS said that Pakistan desires broad-based relations with Afghanistan and willing to do everything possible to help Afghanistan achieve an all-inclusive settlement which is vital for regional peace and prosperity. COAS further reiterated that Pakistan stands with people of Afghanistan.

Afghan delegation acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s sacrifices, untiring efforts and contributions for peace, stability and socio-economic development of Afghanistan. Delegation also expressed their views regarding way-forward for Afghanistan.