Pakistan stresses urgency of accelerating intra-Afghan peace talks

Foreign OfficePakistan stresses urgency of accelerating intra-Afghan peace talks

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood has underscored the urgency of accelerating intra-Afghan peace negotiations and the importance of a responsible withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan.

Talking to the US Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs Ambassador Victoria Nuland on phone, the foreign secretary said that it was important for the key regional and international stakeholders to press all Afghan parties to engage constructively towards achieving an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political settlement.

   

The foreign secretary reiterated that there was no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the Afghan peace process.

Sohail Mahmood stressed that there was a fundamental convergence between Pakistan and the United States on the need for a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan.

Turning to the bilateral relations, the foreign secretary underlined Pakistan’s commitment to forging a broad-based and long-term bilateral relationship with the United States.

The foreign secretary said that structured engagement was key to the promotion of the two Countries’ shared objectives of peace and development.

Underlining Pakistan’s focus on geo-economics, the foreign secretary reiterated the importance of enhancing economic, trade and investment ties between Pakistan and the United States.

In addition, the foreign secretary highlighted the progress made by the government in improving the ease of doing business and promoting a more conducive environment for foreign investment in Pakistan.

The foreign secretary also thanked Under-Secretary Nuland for the COVID-related support extended to Pakistan by the United States.

The Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and the US Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs Ambassador Victoria Nuland agreed to maintain close coordination on all matters of common interest.

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