Times of Islamabad

Pakistan FM Qureshi exposed Indian spoiler role in Afghan peace process

Pakistan FM Qureshi exposed Indian spoiler role in Afghan peace process

ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday reaffirmedPakistan’s pledge to continue its efforts for maintaining peace inAfghanistan.

The foreign minister met Afghan delegation, led by Chairman ofHizb-e-Wahdat-e-Islami Muhammad Karim Khalili in Islamabad. Both sidesexpressed satisfaction over the progress in the intra-Afghan dialogue.

Chairman of the Afghan High Peace Council lauded Pakistan’s role in theAfghan peace process.

Khalili thanked Pakistani leadership and people for hosting Afghan refugeesfor many decades.

During the meeting, FM Qureshi reiterated that India is acting as a spoilerin Afghanistan, adding that Pakistan has presented evidence to theinternational community in this regard.

The return of Afghan refugees to their homeland was also been discussed inthe meeting.

Qureshi also briefed the Afghan delegation about Pakistan’s new visa policyto facilitate the Afghani nationals. Pakistan is taking all possible stepsfor the promotion of bilateral relations between the two countries, headded.