KABUL: US Senator Chris Van Hollen has thanked Pakistan and other countries for supporting evacuation process from Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the country.
“Even as the last US troops leave Afghanistan I’ll continue to do everything in my power to bring home all Americans and provide asylum to our Afghan partners endangered by their support to the US,” Hollen, a Karachi-born Democrat from Maryland, wrote on Twitter.
Even as the last US troops leave Afghanistan I’ll continue to do everything in my power to bring home all Americans & provide asylum to our Afghan partners endangered by their support to the US. Also thankful to Qatar, UAE, Pakistan, Kuwait & many others supporting evac. efforts.
— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) August 30, 2021
The Senator further said, “Also thankful to Qatar, UAE, Pakistan, Kuwait and many others supporting evacuation efforts.” Meanwhile, Pakistan’s ambassador to the US, Asad Majeed Khan, informed that he had a telephonic conversation with Hollen.
Had a good call with Senator @ChrisVanHollen today. Briefed Sen. Van Hollen on Pakistan’s support for evacuations of US, Afghan and other nationals from Afghanistan. Shared Pakistan’s perspective on the urgency of securing an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/TsHJobLhaw
— Asad M. Khan (@asadmk17) August 31, 2021
Taking to Twitter, Asad Majeed said he briefed the US Senator on Pakistan’s support for evacuations of US, Afghan and other nationals from Afghanistan. “I shared Pakistan’s perspective on the urgency of securing an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan,” he added.
Last week, US Senator Lindsey Graham had also appreciated Pakistan for helping with the evacuation efforts in the war-torn country, and emphasised that Pakistan must be made part of a “sustainable solution” to the conflict in Afghanistan.
Any sustainable solution in Afghanistan must include Pakistan.
We all must remember Pakistan is a nuclear-armed nation, and there is a Pakistan version of the Taliban who wishes topple the Pakistani government and military.
Very complicated region and dangerous times.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) August 27, 2021
“Any sustainable solution in Afghanistan must include Pakistan,” adding, “We all must remember Pakistan is a nuclear-armed nation. I very much appreciate the efforts of the Pakistani government to assist with the evacuation of US citizens, our allies, and other nations.”
A few days ago, the US had reached out to Pakistan and half a dozen other countries it believes can influence the situation in Afghanistan, where the Taliban appear to be consolidating their hold after capturing Kabul.
