Bonn conference on Afghanistan: German ambassador invites Khar

Khar informed ambassador that Pakistan was committed to a stable and peaceful Afghanistan.

Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan Dr Michael Koch called on Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday and extended her an invitation to attend the Bonn Conference on Afghanistan, scheduled to be held in Bonn, Germany, on December 5, 2011.

Khar informed the ambassador that Pakistan was committed to a stable and peaceful Afghanistan and would continue to play its role to achieve this objective. She also said that stability and development of the region were Pakistan’s priorities and that the country strongly believed in the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and undiminished security for all states of the region, said a press release issued by the foreign ministry spokesperson.

Khar also highlighted Pakistan’s support for the Afghan reconciliation process. She also noted that any initiative undertaken by the international community for the stability, peace and security of Afghanistan, should have regional ownership.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 15^th,  2011.