- DPM Visit to Kabul to improve the bilateral ties of Pakistan Afghanistan.
- Dar highlights terrorism, security as reasons behind diplomatic coldness.
- FM emphasizes economic and regional cooperation through rail links.
Islamabad: The Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ishaq Dar, left for an official visit of one day to Kabul on Saturday, accompanied by a high -level delegation, in the midst of tense relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan about security concerns and deportation problems.
“The DPM/FM leads a high -level delegation, composed of a special representative for the Ambassador of Afghanistan Sadiq Khan, special assistant of the Tariq Bajwa Prime Minister, Federal Secretaries of Commerce, Railways and Interior, as well as other high -level officials,” said the foreign office spokesman in a press release.
The Deputy Prime Minister went to the media in Noor Khan Airbase before his departure, where he talked about the importance of Pakistan’s relationship with his western neighbor.
“Afghanistan is a neighboring Muslim country and Pakistan has historical and historical ties with him,” he said. “Our [Pakistan and Afghanistan’s] The relationship has been like that of two brothers, since they join, and should remain so. ”
Dar acknowledged that the ties between the two countries had been frozen in recent years due to a series of reasons, particularly concerns for national security.
“Recently there has been some coldness in ties, mainly due to the security of Pakistan, the security of life and property of our people and the most important concern for Pakistan: terrorism,” he added.
Despite the challenges, the Vice Prime Minister expressed optimism about economic and commercial potential between the two nations.
“There are innumerable commercial and economic opportunities between the two countries. We can connect with the countries of Central Asia through Railways from Afghanistan,” Dar said. “However, this idea cannot be done unless there is an adequate railway department in Afghanistan.”
He regretted that the current economic potential of the Pakistan-Afghanistan relationship was not being completely used, and emphasized the need for greater cooperation.
“I go with good will, and I will try to bring these two Muslim countries closer. We must do whatever possible for economic progress and the improvement of our people through mutual cooperation.”
During your visit, Dar is scheduled to hold meetings with the main leadership of Afghanistan to discuss bilateral relations, trade and regional stability.
