Peshawar:
In the midst of the reserves expressed by the Afghan Taliban government on the continuous deportation of Islamabad of undocumented Afghan nationals, the two parties agreed on Saturday to ensure a process of dignified and ordered repatriation.
The provisional breakthrough occurred during the visit of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar in Kabul – his first since her post – to defuse tensions and to relaunch security cooperation.
Dar had vast talks with the Minister of Acting Afghan Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi. The discussions covered the whole spectrum of bilateral relations, with a strong emphasis on the restoration of confidence and the coordination of renovation, in particular in the fields of security, trade, transit and regional connectivity.
Stressing Pakistan’s concerns, DAR said that the fight against cross -border security and porous border management was crucial to unlock the potential of regional economic integration.
The two parties reaffirmed their determination to maintain the diplomatic channels open and to continue high -level exchanges to take shared challenges.
In a promising thawing thaw in diplomatic freeze, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to tackle the thorny question of Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
The two neighbors agreed to establish a joint committee – including intelligence officials, representatives of the Interior Ministry and Pakistan Embassy in Kabul – to engage directly with Afghan counterparts on the fight against terrorism and border management, in the midst of an increase in the cross -border militia that shaken Pakistan, in particular Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunhhwa.
Dar later met with acting Afghan Prime Minister Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund, where the emphasis remained on confidence strengthening measures to repair effilossed ties and open up new channels of cooperation.
The two parties exchanged points of view on key questions of mutual interest, including security, trade and transit cooperation, and explored the means to improve the contacts of people to the person.
By reaffirming the commitment to continuous commitment, the two parties have agreed to maintain high -level exchanges to further strengthen relations between the two fraternal countries.
During another important meeting, Dar met with Acting Afghan Mullah Abdul Salam Hanafi. The two leaders deliberated on all questions of mutual interest, including peace and security, economic cooperation and regional connectivity projects.
They agreed to strengthen bilateral trade, public transport and economic commitment to the mutual benefit of the two peoples and to remain committed to carry out the full potential for regional development, including through transregional connectivity projects.
The high -level delegation of Pakistan held three key meetings during the visit. A session with the Afghan Foreign Minister has focused on repatriating Afghan refugees, their rights, the protection of properties and a return strategy in tune executives.
At a second meeting with Maulvi Hassan Akhund, security issues, including Islamabad’s concerns about TTP and growing incidents along the Pakistani-Afghanistan border and installed districts, were discussed in detail.
The third meeting with Maulvi Muhammad Khalid Hanafi focused on economic issues, in particular the progress of the Casa-1000 MW electrical project, rail connectivity in Central-Pakistan Asia via Kohat and Pachinar, the facilitation of public transport trade and rate reductions on import elements between the two countries.
Pakistan also assured that no Afghan refugee would be forcibly repatriated.
Afghan concern about expulsion
Meanwhile, a statement published by the Afghan team quoted Muttaqi expressing “his deep concern and regret in regard to the situation of Afghan refugees in Pakistan and their forced expulsion” during his interviews with FM DAR.
The Afghan Foreign Ministry urged the Pakistani authorities to prevent what it called “the erosion of the rights of the Afghans who live there and those who come there”.
Muttaqi also expressed its eagerness to extend trade, public transport and joint projects with Pakistan and reminded the visiting delegation that “concrete measures should be taken to solve problems and create installations in these areas”.
FM DAR, in turn, invited the Afghan diplomat to visit Pakistan for an official follow -up visit.
According to the Afghan declaration, DAR noted that to improve bilateral trade, Pakistan has already reduced prices on a large number of commercial goods and is committed to taking effective measures to facilitate the transport of commercial items.
He also reiterated the determination of Pakistan to extend exchanges and transittes, promising necessary support in these areas.
Regarding Afghan refugees, Dar assured that “they would not be mistreated” and that Pakistan would take “serious measures” to ensure their safety.
He reaffirmed that the ownership and capital of Afghan refugees remained theirs, adding that “no one could seize their goods”. The declaration also mentioned that DAR had promised Pakistan security forces would prevent any “arbitrary action” in this regard.
“The meeting discussed questions such as improving diplomatic relations, coordination, joint cooperation, increase and facilitation of visas, rapid transport of agricultural products, promotion of trade and public transport, and the importance, continuous process and particular attention on a certain number of major projects such as Afghan Trans Line Trail, Casa-1000, Tapi and Tap, added Afghan.
At the end of the visit to the Pakistani delegation in Kabul, Muttaqi expressed his hope during a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart if the two parties implement the agreements and discussions held, this would benefit the two countries.
He said: “We hope that today’s meetings, if they are followed by practical action and sincere implementation of the decisions taken, will greatly contribute to the areas of economics, politics, connectivity and other areas.”
DAR said that the two parties had agreed to resolve the existing economic challenges between the two nations.
“Four key decisions have been made regarding migrants. First, the return of migrants will be made with dignity and respect. I think it is our moral, religious and neighboring duty, and that reflects our good will, like mandated by the government,” said Dar.
However, if complaints occur in any area, the Minister of the Interior is invited to resolve them, he added.
At the end of the talks, the two parties agreed to train joint committees to follow these questions and identify effective solutions with bilateral challenges.
