This afternoon, His Excellency Al-Haj Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met with Mr. Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, along with his accompanying delegation, who arrived in Kabul on an official visit to attend the trilateral meeting between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan.
The meeting was convened at Gulkhana Palace and was attended by the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Chief of Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. Mullah Abdul Wasi, and several senior officials from both sides.
At the outset, the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and his delegation, expressing hope that the visit would contribute positively to the advancement of bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Following this, His Excellency Mohammad Ishaq Dar expressed appreciation for Afghanistan’s warm hospitality and conveyed, on behalf of the Pakistani delegation, the greetings and well wishes of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Shahbaz Sharif, to the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate. He further extended an invitation to the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate to visit Pakistan.
He noted that the agreements reached during the recent visit of the Pakistani delegation to Afghanistan had been implemented and expressed satisfaction over the signing of the trilateral agreement between Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan under the governance of the Islamic Emirate. He remarked that the Trans-Afghan Railway Project, connecting the three countries, would significantly enhance commercial and economic cooperation compared to previous levels.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan also stated that during his recent visit to the People's Republic of China, he had requested the support of the Chinese government for the Trans-Afghan Project.
He expressed Pakistan’s aspiration for deeper bilateral ties so that future generations of both nations may coexist in an environment of brotherhood and harmony.
During the meeting, His Excellency Al-Haj Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate, stated: “Please convey my greetings and best wishes to the Prime Minister of Pakistan. I am pleased that your previous visit yielded positive results, and I pray that this visit will likewise bear fruitful outcomes.”
The Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate expressed his hope that joint efforts by both sides would be effective in addressing existing challenges, particularly in facilitating the dignified return of Afghan refugees to their homeland.
In reference to the signing of the trilateral agreement among Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan, he stated: “We are exerting our utmost efforts to ensure the success of the Trans-Afghan Project.”
He emphasized that no issue can be resolved through coercion or threats, and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant all parties the wisdom to resolve matters through goodwill, mutual understanding, cooperation, fraternal relations, and principles of good neighborliness.
The Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister of Pakistan for the invitation and stated that he would visit Pakistan at an appropriate time.
