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Pak, Russia have convergent views on Afghan conflict s political settlement: FM Qureshi
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He underlined that Pakistan had consistently supported the Afghan peace process.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said both Pakistan and Russia had convergence of views on matters of mutual interest, including an inclusive political settlement of the conflict in Afghanistan.
The foreign minister was talking to Russian President’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Ambassador Zamir Kabulov, who called on him here.
The exchange of views covered recent developments especially with regard to the Afghan peace process, a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Islamabad hosts key players in Afghan endgame
Russian envoy Kabulov, US Centcom chief Gen McKenzie hold talks with COAS Bajwa, FM Qureshi
During the meeting, COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and Russian envoy Zamir Kabulov discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security, particularly developments in the Afghan peace process. PHOTO: ISPR
ISLAMABAD:
The Russian president’s point man for Afghanistan and the US Centcom chief dashed to Islamabad on Friday at a time when the peace process hangs in balance with the US and NATO forces reluctant to abide by the February 29, 2020 deal with the Taliban.
The flurry of visits by top officials of key players in the Afghan endgame suggested efforts to rescue the fragile peace process that hit a roadblock after differences between the US and Taliban on how to end the lingering war.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday expressed concern over the current level of violence in Afghanistan and urged all sides to take measures towards a ceasefire in the war-torn country. He was talking to Afghan leader Ahmed Wali Massoud, who is head of Massoud Foundation and is visiting Pakistan, according to the Foreign Office (FO). During the meeting, the two focused on the Afghan Peace Process and Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral relations. The foreign minister expressed serious concern at the current level of violence and underscored that all sides must take measures for reduction in violence leading to ceasefire. He also underlined the need for being vigilant about the role of spoilers.