Khar to visit Kabul for talks on Taliban: Afghan foreign ministry

KABUL : Pakistan and Afghanistan will open a new phase of cooperation over the Taliban insurgency with the visit of

Published January 29, 2012 Updated January 29, 2012 11:21am

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Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar will visit Kabul on Wednesday, Afghan foreign ministry spokesman Janan Mosazai told a news conference.

"This visit will mark a new cooperation relations phase between the two countries," he said, adding that Khar would hold talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Zulmai Rasoul and President Hamid Karzai.

"Both sides will discuss the fight against terrorism and Pakistan's essential support to the peace process in Afghanistan.

"Pakistan plays a key role in Afghan peace process and Afghanistan need a sincere effort of our neighbouring country toward peace negotiations," Mosazai said.

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