KABUL- The Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said hiscountry will waiver taxes on Afghan trade commodities in a bid to expandtrade and economic ties between the two countries.

Abbasi made the remarks during a meeting with the Afghan Chief ExecutiveAbdullah Abdullah in Kabul on Friday and said he expects that thegovernment of Afghanistan will also consider facilities for the traders ofPakistan as well.

The Office of the Chief Executive said the two sides also discussed peaceand stability, joint fight against terrorism, repatriation of Afghanrefugees, violations across Durand Line, and transit and economic relationsbetween the two countries.

Abdullah said terrorism is not only a major security threat but affects theeconomic and trade ties of the countries, emphasizing that resolute fightagainst terrorism is a priority.