ISLAMABAD, July 11 (DNA): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said
that a negotiated settlement is the best option for durable peace in
Afghanistan.
Talking to media persons in Multan, he said Pakistan wishes to engage
senior leaders of Afghanistan for holding talks to seek a durable peace,
which is possible only through a negotiated political settlement.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan is trying to contact the Afghan
government, senior leadership of Afghan Taliban and Northern Alliance to
resolve the issues hurting peace process in their country.
The Foreign Minister said he is also visiting Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
to discuss the Afghan issue with his counterparts of respective
countries.
He said peace in Afghanistan will help improve regional connectivity
which will ultimately lead to boost diplomatic reach and trade
activities especially in Central Asian States and Afghanistan.
Responding to a question, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the international
community has acknowledged Pakistan’s role for peace process in
Afghanistan. DNA
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