Afghanistan Peace CampaignThe main topics of discussion included political relations, the status of Afghan refugees, trade, and transit.
A Pakistani delegation led by Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Pakistan, visited Kabul and held talks with officials of the Islamic Emirate on four key issues.
The main topics of discussion included political relations, the status of Afghan refugees, trade, and transit.
Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, the chargé d’affaires of the Islamic Emirate’s embassy in Islamabad, told TOLOnews that the interim Afghan government assured the Pakistani side that it does not interfere in Pakistan’s internal affairs and does not support opposition groups.
Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb said: “The officials of the Islamic Emirate clearly stated their position: they do not interfere in the internal affairs of any country, and no harm will come from Afghanistan. Those who oppose Pakistan have problems in their own country—we do not interfere or support them.”
Shakeeb added that during his one-day trip, Mohammad Ishaq Dar also pledged to address the problems of Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan.
According to Shakeeb, Afghan refugees are being expelled along with their personal assets.
“Pakistan should clarify its policy toward Afghan refugees to ensure their dignity and property are not harmed,” he said.
Experts also weighed in on the matter:
Political analyst Salim Paigir said: “Afghans generally do not interfere in any country’s internal affairs because they lack the economic, political, and military capacity. Our people live in poverty. Perhaps the Pakistanis have realized that Afghans are not and will not interfere, which is why these talks and understandings are moving forward.”
This visit took place on Saturday, when the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Pakistan led the delegation to Kabul. During meetings with the prime minister and acting foreign minister of the Islamic Emirate, discussions focused on strengthening political, security, and economic cooperation.