PM stresses on need for negotiated political settlement in Afghanistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterated Pakistan's desire to enhance fraternal relations with Afghanistan in all areas during a meeting with Mir Rahman Rahmani, the Speaker of Afghan Wolesi Jirga — the House of Representatives of the people of Afghanistan – on Friday.

Rahmani along with a delegation called on PM Imran, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. The premier, during the meeting, highlighted that there was no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan.

Emphasising the need for a negotiated political settlement, the premier reiterated Pakistan's consistent support to achieve peace and stability in the war-torn country.

Imran Khan welcomed Mir Rahmani on his first visit to Pakistan as Speaker of Wolesi Jirga and appreciated increased exchanges between the two parliaments.

He added that peace in Afghanistan will benefit both the countries by opening new avenues for cooperation and enhanced connectivity with the Central Asian republics.

The premier remarked that Pakistan and Afghanistan have untapped economic synergies and complementarities which can only be realised through cooperation in the economic and trade sphere.

The seminar on Pakistan-Afghanistan Trade and Investment on 26-27 October in Islamabad reflects Pakistan's strong desire to achieve progress on bilateral economic agenda.