Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to non-interference in internal affairs
Leading Pakistani delegation, President Mamnoon says, peace in Afghanistan is indispensable
Leading Pakistani delegation, President Mamnoon says, peace in Afghanistan is indispensable. PHOTO: PID
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday reaffirmed respect for each other’s territorial integrity and adherence to the principle of non-interference in each other’s internal affairs.
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Afghan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tashkent today. Afghan National Security Adviser Haneef Atmar was also present.
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Building upon the ideas generated in the meeting between Foreign Secretary and Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister in Islamabad on June 20, the two agreed to constitute a high-level bilateral mechanism for consultation and coordination on various important issues relating to bilateral relations and cooperation, including security, movement of people and vehicles between the two countries and other relevant issues.
According to FO, the proposed mechanism will be co-chaired by Aziz and Rabbani, along with the participation of National Security Advisers of Pakistan and Afghanistan. It will also have a joint technical working group to deal with the concerns of both countries.
"The main purpose of this mechanism would be not only to address and resolve issues of concern to both sides through amicable means but also to prevent the recurrence of violent incidents like the ones witnessed recently in Torkham," the statement read.
Addressing the SCO Summit, President Mamnoon Hussain said, "Pakistan has turned tables for terrorists through Zarb-e-Azb."
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Leading the Pakistani delegation, President Mamnoon further said that peace in Afghanistan is indispensable.
Meanwhile on the sidelines of the summit, both neighbours expressed firm commitment to continue efforts towards eliminating terrorism from the region.
Discussing the importance of bilateral relations, Pakistan and Afghanistan stressed the need for continuing joint efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan through timely and concrete actions resulting in tangible outcomes, including the framework of Quadrilateral Coordination Group process.
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Afghan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tashkent today. Afghan National Security Adviser Haneef Atmar was also present.
Heads of States Council President to lead Pakistan team to SCO summit
Building upon the ideas generated in the meeting between Foreign Secretary and Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister in Islamabad on June 20, the two agreed to constitute a high-level bilateral mechanism for consultation and coordination on various important issues relating to bilateral relations and cooperation, including security, movement of people and vehicles between the two countries and other relevant issues.
According to FO, the proposed mechanism will be co-chaired by Aziz and Rabbani, along with the participation of National Security Advisers of Pakistan and Afghanistan. It will also have a joint technical working group to deal with the concerns of both countries.
"The main purpose of this mechanism would be not only to address and resolve issues of concern to both sides through amicable means but also to prevent the recurrence of violent incidents like the ones witnessed recently in Torkham," the statement read.
Addressing the SCO Summit, President Mamnoon Hussain said, "Pakistan has turned tables for terrorists through Zarb-e-Azb."
Pak-Afghan relations: Bilateral ties only solution to Taliban
Leading the Pakistani delegation, President Mamnoon further said that peace in Afghanistan is indispensable.
Meanwhile on the sidelines of the summit, both neighbours expressed firm commitment to continue efforts towards eliminating terrorism from the region.
Discussing the importance of bilateral relations, Pakistan and Afghanistan stressed the need for continuing joint efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan through timely and concrete actions resulting in tangible outcomes, including the framework of Quadrilateral Coordination Group process.