Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Nasir Andesha called on Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in Islamabad on Saturday.
During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in efforts for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Recognizing that terrorism is a common enemy of the two countries, it was agreed to beef up coordination in counter-terrorism efforts with a view to eliminate this menace.
Tehmina Janjua underscored the need for enhancing economic cooperation in diverse fields including trade, transit and connectivity for mutual benefit of people of the two countries.
Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Nasir Andesha is visiting Pakistan to mark the Afghan independence celebrations and for the foundation-laying ceremony of the new Afghan Embassy in the Diplomatic Enclave in Islamabad.