ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has underlined the need for taking urgent steps to stabilize the security situation, address humanitarian needs and ensure economic stability in Afghanistan.
The premier’s comments came during his meeting with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas at the Prime Minister Office, where both leaders exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan-Germany bilateral relations, a statement said.
According to the statement, the Prime Minister underscored that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was vitally important for Pakistan and the region. The premier stressed at this pivotal moment in Afghanistan’s history, it was important for the international community to stand in solidarity with the Afghan people and continue supporting them.
PM Imran underlined that urgent steps were needed to stabilise the security situation, address humanitarian needs, and ensure economic stability in Afghanistan. “These would require sustained engagement with Afghanistan,” he added.
The prime minister underscored that both Pakistan and Germany should work closely for the promotion of shared interests relating to regional peace and stability. He recalled his conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in which the two leaders had a fruitful exchange of views on the Afghan situation.
FM Heiko Maas conveyed cordial greetings of Chancellor Merkel to PM Imran Khan, the statement said. Sharing Berlin’s viewpoint on the evolving situation in Afghanistan, he thanked Pakistan for its support and facilitation of Germany’s evacuation endeavours in Afghanistan.
FM Maas also highlighted the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-Germany diplomatic relations during 2021, the statement said.
