Times of Islamabad

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani held meeting with Pakistan FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani held meeting with Pakistan FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi

*ISLAMABAD: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday lauded Pakistan’sefforts for the peace process in Afghanistan.*

This he said while talking to Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi inIslamabad.

Speaking on the occasion, the Foreign Minister Qureshi said Pakistan willcontinue playing its role for enduring peace and stability in Afghanistanwith sincerity, good intentions and an open heart.

He said Afghan people have suffered a lot due to the prevailing instabilityin Afghanistan for decades.

“Pakistan always emphasized on result-oriented talks believing that this isthe only way to establish durable peace in Afghanistan”, the FM said.

The minister expressed confidence that the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’svisit to Pakistan will bring the two countries closer and help instrengthening bilateral relations.

The two sides agreed to implement the already decided strategy of peace andbrotherhood for betterment and welfare of the peoples of the two countries.

They exchanged views to enhance bilateral economy, trade and investment andpromote cooperation in communications, energy, culture, and people topeople contacts.

Ghani landed in Islamabad, earlier in the day, on a two days visit ofPakistan, on the invitation of prime minister.

Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood and other officials received Ghaniat Nur Khan airbase.