Afghan President Hamid Karzai in a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. PHOTO: PID
Spokesperson Ailmal Faizi told the media in Islamabad that the visit was extended 'for more talks in Pakistan'.
Afghan ambassador Umder Daudzai had earlier told The Express Tribune that the visit could be extended for another day "if there is any progress".
Karzai was scheduled to conclude his visit on Monday afternoon but he will stay till Tuesday. The Express Tribune has learnt that the chairman of Afghan High Peace Council Salahuddin Rabbani and other members of the Council will hold more talks on the peace process.
“Afghan delegation will keep on holding more meetings on the peace process, security issues, talks with the armed opponents of the government,” Faizi said.
To a question Faizi said the issue of Taliban prisoners was also discussed during the talks.
“I cannot say about any specific decision as yet, but we are hopeful the meetings will yield useful results.”
The spokesperson, describing the hour long one-on-one meeting between President Hamid Karzai and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, said both the leaders had touched important issues.
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@Ali: Totally agree with you on your comment.
This is a good sign of rebuilding the relationship. This is a more important relationship than the one with India or China at this time.