During ongoing Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Kabul, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Afghan interim Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhundzada and Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. They discussed various bilateral issues, including security and transit trade, highlighting the shared concerns of both nations.
The Foreign Office spokesperson reported that the meeting aimed to strengthen brotherly relations through high-level exchanges. Dar emphasized that public relations and mutual interests were key topics. The discussions reflected both countries’ commitment to deepening their partnership for regional stability.
Earlier, Ishaq Dar led a high-level Pakistani delegation in talks with Afghan officials. He also met with his Afghan counterpart, Amir Muttaqi, to further discuss pressing bilateral matters. Before departing for Kabul, Dar expressed concerns about terrorism and security issues affecting Pakistan, stressing the need for protecting Pakistani lives and property.
Dar reiterated Pakistan’s desire for the betterment of both nations’ people. He noted that there are vast economic and trade opportunities between Pakistan and Afghanistan that remain underutilized. Furthermore, he mentioned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s decision to enhance relations with Afghanistan, stating that Afghanistan is crucial for a railway link between Pakistan and Central Asian countries.