Pakistan reaffirms commitment to a peaceful, stable, prosperous Afghanistan

Dunya News

Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood reaffirmed Pakistan's steadfast support for Afghan peace process.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan s Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood Monday reiterated Pakistan s abiding commitment to a peaceful, stable, united, sovereign and prosperous Afghanistan.

He also reaffirmed Pakistan s steadfast support for the Afghan peace process and reiterated that there was no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan.

Sohail Mahmood was leading Pakistan delegation of senior officers at the second review meeting of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) in Kabul.

The Afghan side was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Mirwais Nab. Pakistan delegation visited Kabul on the invitation of Afghan government, foreign office spokesperson in a press release said.

The two sides reiterated their commitment to optimally utilize APAPPS to deliberate on all key issues, effectively address common challenges, and pursue new opportunities.

It was agreed to enhance the frequency of APAPPS review meetings and increase mutual interaction among the various Working Groups.

It was decided that the next (3rd) review meeting will be held in Pakistan, the dates for which would be worked out through diplomatic channels.