Pakistan, Russia committed to peace, stability in Afghanistan

In this Jan 25, 2023 photo, Afghan students of Nangarhar University chant slogans during a rally against the burning of Quran, the Muslim holy book, by a Danish anti-islam activist, on the outskirts of Jalalabad, east of Kabul, Afghanistan. Russia and Pakistan recently reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan. (PHOTO / AP)

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to continuing practical engagement with the Afghan authorities to ensure stability and peace in the war-torn country, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
The two sides also expressed their commitment to joint efforts to solve issues related to regional security, said the ministry in a statement.

The Pakistan Foreign Ministry statement came after a meeting between Russian Special Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov and Pakistan's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday

The statement came after a meeting between Russian Special Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov and Pakistan's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday.

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Both sides agreed to remain actively engaged to promote peace, stability and economic development in the region for the welfare of the people.
Underscoring that a peaceful neighborhood remained a strategic imperative for Pakistan, Khar stressed that Afghanistan, with its location as a bridge between Central Asia and South Asia, is central to achieving the full potential of socio-economic development and regional connectivity.
The minister also reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to working with other regional countries to achieve the goals.

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He urged the international community to extend assistance and support in order to address urgent humanitarian needs and to provide a sustainable pathway for Afghanistan's prosperity and development.