Pakistan Foreign Office responds over Afghanistan presidential elections
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*ISLAMABAD: **Pakistan Foreign Office responds over Afghanistan presidential elections successfully concluded across the country.*
*Pakistan on Saturday congratulates the people and government of Afghanistan on successful holding of presidential elections.*
In a statement released from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal said that the people of Afghanistan particularly deserve appreciation for their clear decision to continue with the democratic course despite serious hurdles and challenges. Ad
He said, “We sincerely hope that the new government elected through a free, fair and transparent voting process will enjoy the full mandate to take the stalled peace process forward.”
The spokesperson said that it was important for ending the 18 year old conflict through an inclusive, Afghan-led and Afghan-owned negotiated political settlement, read the statement.
He maintained that Pakistan will continue to facilitate the new Afghan government towards this end.
