Peace, stability in Afghanistan: Pakistan, Iran have a direct stake: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday emphasizing continued close coordination between Pakistan and Iran, including through the platform of six neighbouring countries of Afghanistan established last month, stressed that the two countries had direct stake in peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Pakistan wished to see a peaceful and stable Afghanistan with sustainable economy and promoting connectivity, Imran Khan said as he received Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran.

Sharing Pakistan’s perspective on the latest developments in Afghanistan, the prime minister underscored that the international community must remain positively engaged, provide urgently needed humanitarian assistance, and take steps to prevent economic collapse.

He also stressed the need for unfreezing of Afghanistan’s financial assets to help support the Afghan people at this critical juncture, especially before the onset of the winter.

Imran Khan also underscored the importance of national reconciliation and inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan, a press release issued by the PM Media Wing here said.