Pakistan expresses concern over Karzai's statement

Pakistan expresses concern over Karzai's statement
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Summary FO says all institutions have unanimity on issues of national security and foreign policy.

 

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Tuesday stated that Afghan President Hamid Karzai, in an interview to a local channel‚ attempted to create an impression as if some institutions of Pakistan were not fully supporting the objectives of bringing peace to Afghanistan.


Expressing concern over statement, Foreign Office Spokesman said that the Government of Pakistan and all its institutions have unanimity of views on issues of national security and foreign policy.


In this context‚ promoting peace and stability to Afghanistan is an important pillar of Pakistan s foreign policy which is supported by all state institutions.


However‚ the success of this policy requires reciprocal action and good will on the part of Afghan government.
It is in our common interest to jointly address the common challenges of terrorism and extremism being faced by our region.


The newly elected leadership of Pakistan has reiterated its resolve to fully support an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.


Pakistan will continue to support reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan in all its earnest for achieving durable peace‚ stability and development in our region.
 

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