KABUL: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s desiresto have peace and stability in Afghanistan during his meeting with thecountry’s interim Prime Minister Mullah Hassan Akhund in Kabul on Thursday.
FM Qureshi arrived in the Afghan capital earlier today for talks with theTaliban leadership as they seek a path out of international isolation.Director General (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt Gen Faiz Hameedalso accompanied him on his second visit to the Afghan capital since theTaliban took power.
He expressed Pakistan’s determination to help Afghan people on humanitariangrounds and said, “Pakistan wants to enhance bilateral trade withAfghanistan.”
“Visa facilities to Afghan citizens, especially the business community,opening up of new border points, and facilitating movement are steps takenby Pakistan to facilitate the people of Afghanistan,” FM Qureshi pointedout during his meeting with PM Akhund.
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He expressed Pakistan’s resolve to play a constructive role, incollaboration with Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries, for peace andstability in the region.
Both the officials also exchanged views on matters of bilateral interest,enhancing cooperation in the economic sector, including trade and commerce,and various options to bring the Afghan people out of an ongoing financialcrisis.
