PM, Tajik president exchange views on Afghanistan

Two leaders expressed satisfaction on existing bilateral cooperation, reaffirmed resolve to continue mutual efforts

ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Imran Khan held a telephonic conversation with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon on Saturday and exchanged views on the follow-up to the talks held in Dushanbe last month.

The Prime Minister thanked President Rahmon for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation during the recent visit.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction on the existing level of bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed the resolve to continue mutual efforts to further strengthen close ties.

Imran shared with President Rahmon Pakistan’s contribution to efforts for sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan. He underlined the importance of national reconciliation in this context.

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The prime minister further underscored the urgent imperative to address the humanitarian needs of the Afghan people. He emphasised the important role of the international community in providing necessary humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.

Imran also highlighted the immediate importance of economic engagement with Afghanistan to prevent economic meltdown and to alleviate the sufferings of common people.

The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact to further coordinate their efforts to support peace and stability in Afghanistan.