KABUL:
Visiting Pakistani National Security Adviser (NSA), Moeed Yusuf held talks with Taliban officials in Kabul and discussed various topics. The discussions included the formation of a joint working committee for the economic growth of the two nations.
The meeting was held between the Pakistani delegation led by the NSA and high-ranking Taliban officials on Saturday. The meeting also included the presence of Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi and acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi, reports TOLO News.
“The Islamic Emirate held talks over different issues such as politics, trade, the economy, transit and the extension of bilateral relations,” the Taliban’s deputy spokesman Inamullah Samangani said.
The Pakistan ambassador to Afghanistan, Mansoor Ahmad Khan, called the negotiations between Moeed and Muttaqi “constructive”.
“Moeed Yusuf called on Afghan acting Deputy Prime Minister Mullah (Abdul) Salam Hanafi and discussed strengthening of Pakistan- Afghanistan brotherly relations to promote trade, transit, connectivity,” Khan said on Twitter.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that during the meeting, Muttaqi asked Yusuf to provide additional facilities for Afghan traders.
“Afghanistan’s transit routes with Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan have been opened and we expect you to provide facilities for our traders,” the statement quoted Muttaqi as saying to the NSA.
On his part, Yusuf reiterated the Pakistan government’s commitment to providing further facilities for the movement of people in the crossing points of Torkham and Chaman.
Following several delays, Moeed finally arrived in Kabul on Saturday. Pakistan is yet to recognise the Taliban regime. IANS