Times of Islamabad

Pakistan responds over the Afghanistan crisis and internal conflicts of the country

Pakistan responds over the Afghanistan crisis and internal conflicts of the country

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan responds over the Afghanistan crisis and internalconflicts of the country.

Foreign Office spokesperson Aisha Farooqui on Sunday in a press releasestressed the importance and need for cohesion between all stakeholders toand for Afghanistan and wanted the region to move forward towards apeaceful and sustainable future.

Pakistan has consistently underlined the importance of a peaceful andstable Afghanistan, which we deem indispensable for peace and stability inthe region and beyond, read a press release on the matter.

The U.S.-Taliban Peace Agreement signed in February 2020 is a significantstep forward, creating a historic opportunity for the move towardsintra-Afghan negotiations, the press release read further.

“We believe that the pursuit of sustained reduction in violence by allconcerned parties is pivotal in advancing the cause of peace inAfghanistan. The unprecedented challenges posed by Covid-19 and the adventof the holy month of Ramzan further underscore the imperative of creating aconducive environment.”

“Pakistan also wishes to underline the importance of politicalreconciliation among all Afghan parties and stakeholders. An inclusivepolitical dispensation would indeed help fortify the efforts that theAfghan nation needs at this critical time to effectively confront thechallenges it faces,” the press release entailed.

For its part, Pakistan will continue to support a peaceful, stable, united,democratic and prosperous Afghanistan, at peace with itself and itsneighbours, the press release concluded.