Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq Khan, said Sunday that peace and progress in Afghanistan were necessary for regional stability.
Speaking as a guest of honor for the flag accommodation ceremony at the Pakistani embassy in Kabul on Pakistan’s day, the envoy emphasized that their economic interests in their country and Afghanistan were intrinsically linked to each other.
Previously, the envoy had met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul, where they promised to maintain their diplomatic commitment to address continuous bilateral challenges, including trade, security and state of Afghan refugees in Pakistan.
“Pakistan and Afghanistan must synergize their efforts to promote regional economic development,” he said, he added that the neighboring country remained “one of Pakistan’s most important regional partners.”
A significant development in commercial relations is the reopening of Torkham’s border after a 27 -day closure. The crossing was closed on February 21 due to a dispute on construction activities and reopened after the negotiations mediated by a jirga.
Currently, the border is operating under a temporary agreement until April 15, with ongoing negotiations for a long -term solution. Islamabad has expressed the hope that a permanent agreement will be reached before the current mechanism expires.
“Both countries must work together to improve bilateral trade and galvanize regional connectivity,” Khan said.
He also said that the country was still committed to developing a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with Afghanistan.
The chief of ambassador of the mission of Pakistan, Ubaid-Ur-Rehman Nizamani, in his comments on the occasion, asked to honor the sacrifices of the armed forces and renew the promise of working towards a stronger and stronger Pakistan.
He stressed the need to revitalize the country’s resistance to overcome all internal and external challenges.
