Islamabad: Pakistan’s foreign minister has said that the Afghan Taliban are eager to move towards reduction in violence paving the way for ceasefire and peace in Afghanistan, which Pakistan believes is crucial for regional peace.
“Taliban are convinced that continuation of war and conflict is not in their interest nor in Afghanistan’s interest… Their desire and seriousness to proceed towards peace is a positive sign” Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said after meeting Taliban high-powered delegation in Islamabad on Wednesday.
FM Qureshi expressed Pakistan’s sincere wishes for “reduction in violence and ceasefire” to end decades of conflict in neighbouring Afghanistan. The next meeting on Afghan peace process would be held on January 5, 2021, he revealed.
Next round of peace talks to take place on Jan 5, Qureshi says after meeting Afghan Taliban delegation
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Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi addressing a press conference in Islamabad on December 16, 2020. Geo News
The Afghan Taliban delegation is visiting Pakistan from Dec 16-18.
Foreign Office says the visit of Taliban Political Commission delegation is part of Pakistan’s policy to reach out to key Afghan parties in Afghan peace process.
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and his team had last visited Pakistan in August.
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that the next round of talks between the US and Afghan Taliban for peace in Afghanistan will commence on January 5.
Taliban alone cannot shoulder responsibility for reduction in violence: Qureshi
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Wed, Dec 16, 2020
Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi addressing a press conference in Islamabad on December 16, 2020. Geo News
The Afghan Taliban delegation meets Shah Mahmood Qureshi, will also meet PM Imran Khan.
Mullah Baradar and his team s last visit to Pakistan was in August to discuss the Afghan peace process.
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that the responsibility for a reduction in violence in Afghanistan cannot be shouldered by the Taliban alone.
Addressing a press conference following a meeting with an Afghan Taliban delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the foreign minister said that peace talks have now begun but the reduction in violence that was expected is so far not being witnessed.