FM Qureshi urges Afghan govt to avoid blame game

Foreign minister says Pakistan always wants good relations with all its all neighbours including Afghanistan

Underscoring security lapse on the Afghan government’s part, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi urged the war-torn country to avoid blame game, Radio Pakistan reported.

He was referring to the Ashraf Ghani government’s allegations holding Pakistan responsible for the October 18 Kandahar deadly attack in which three top Afghan officials were killed when their own guards opened fire on them.



The attack was claimed by the Afghan Taliban, whose spokesperson stressed that the target was US top general in Afghanistan, General Scott Miller, who escaped unhurt.

The foreign minister went on to say that the Afghan authorities ought to investigate how the attackers managed to reach a sensitive area. He reiterated that Islamabad has always wanted good relations with all its neighbours including Afghanistan.

In his media talk in Multan, Qureshi also expanded on the ties between Pakistan and China. “The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a symbol of cordial ties between the two countries.”



He said Prime Minister Imran Khan will be holding talks with the Chinese leadership during his upcoming visit. He added that the trip “will yield positive results for the country”.

It is pertinent to note that the premier will pay a four-day official visit to China from November 2 at the invitation of the Chinese leadership.

This would be PM Imran's first official visit to China after assuming office in August. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including FM Qureshi.