KABUL – Pakistan has reiterated its support for an Afghan-owned andAfghan-led peace process in Afghanistan.
The commitment was expressed by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi inhis talks with Afghan President Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, ForeignMinister Salahuddin Rabbani in Kabul on Monday.
The Foreign Minister highlighted the need for greater synergy amongregional countries to ensure long term peace and stability, in particularstrengthening closer and effective linkages for greater connectivity,enhanced trade and exploitation of huge untapped natural and humanresources in the region.
Foreign Minister Qureshi said Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peaceand Solidarity is the most effective framework that provides practicalavenues to address all issues of mutual interest.
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The Afghan leadership while appreciating Pakistan’s constructive role infurthering Afghan peace process, agreed to undertake joint steps forfurther strengthening of bilateral ties and agreed to expand cooperationand coordination against terrorism.
During the talks, the Foreign Minister was also accompanied by ForeignSecretary Tehmina Janjua and other high ranking officials.
