Afghan Foreign Ministry statement said Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqiand Deputy Defence Minister Mullah Shirin Akhund met with the Pakistaniambassador and “condemned the recent attacks on Khost and Kunar provinces,stressing prevention of such acts”.
“Minister Muttaqi said all military violations, including that in Khost andKunar must be prevented as such acts deteriorate relations between the twocountries, allowing antagonists to misuse the situation leading toundesired consequences,” the statement said.
It added the Pakistani envoy was given a strong demarche.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid also condemned the alleged attacks.
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“IEA (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) calls on the Pakistani side not totest the patience of Afghans on such issues.”
