Pakistan’s full support for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan


Huangshan: Foreign Minister (FM) Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that Pakistan welcomed the international community’s continued engagement to advance the goals of a sovereign, stable and economically strong Afghanistan, contributing to the regional peace and stability.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan and highlighted areas of close collaboration including trade, movement of people, and connectivity.
The foreign minister met with Afghan Interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on the sidelines of the Third Meeting of the Neighbouring Countries of Afghanistan being hosted by China. He said Pakistan acknowledged the interim-Afghan government’s steps for internal stability.
FM Qureshi also stressed the importance of responding to the international community’s expectations for inclusivity, respect for human rights of all Afghans, girls’ education, and action against terrorist groups.
The foreign minister further said that Pakistan had been calling on the international community to address the urgent humanitarian needs and to ensure economic stability of Afghanistan.
He also apprised foreign minister Muttaqi of the outcome of the 48th Session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Islamabad where member states expressed solidarity with Afghanistan.
The Charter for the Humanitarian Trust Fund for Afghanistan was also signed on the sidelines of the Islamabad Conference.
The two sides agreed on maintaining close contact and further enhancing the frequency of bilateral exchanges.
Good to engage in today’s Trilateral meeting between #China #Afghanistan and #Pakistan, crafting an environment for constructive exchange of perspectives. We believe in the importance of a peaceful & prosperous #Afghanistan & to work jointly in pursuit of these shared objectives pic.twitter.com/1bThRcmRwG
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) March 30, 2022

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