Pakistan has once again reaffirmed of its continuing support for Afghan Peace Process to the visiting UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues – Jean Arnault.
As per details, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Thursday, received Jean Arnault – UN Secretary General’s Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues.
During the meeting the two mulled over on latest developments in the Afghan peace process and the way forward.
The visiting dignitary was also briefed on Pakistan’s consistent policy of support to Afghan peace process, forging closer Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral relationship, and facilitating economic integration and regional connectivity.
Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood once again reiterated Pakistan’s stance that there was no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s strong desire for a peaceful political settlement in Afghanistan, was essentially the only way forward.
Pakistan is committed to safe and dignified return of Afghan refugees to their homeland under a time-bound and well-resourced road-map supported by the international community, he added.
The Pakistani side also raised concerns over the high incidence of violence in Afghanistan and stressed that all sides must work for immediate reduction in violence, leading to ceasefire.
Sohail Mahmood also emphasized that the “Troika Plus” format brought together all major stakeholders to help promote meaningful progress in the Afghan peace process.
