ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday asserted that the positive messages and constructive measures by the international community would help prevent instability in Afghanistan.
The premier made these remarks during a meeting with Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod who called on him in Islamabad. “A peaceful and stable Afghanistan is vitally important for Pakistan and the region,” PM Imran added.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister recalled his earlier conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredericksen and said that they had a fruitful exchange of views on the situation in Afghanistan as well as bilateral relations.
The premier stressed the need for international community’s constructive engagement to prevent humanitarian crisis and economic collapse in Afghanistan and to help build durable peace and stability in the country.
He underlined that an inclusive political structure was important for stability of Afghanistan, expressing satisfaction at the growing cooperation between the two countries.
PM Imran added that Pakistan was committed to further diversify bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade and investment and renewable energy besides increasing people-to-people contacts between the two countries.
The Danish foreign minister appreciated Prime Minister’s 10 billion tree initiative and a range of measures taken by Pakistan towards climate resilient development.
Jeppe Kofod conveyed gratitude of Danish government for Pakistan’s support and facilitation for evacuation of their nationals and others from Afghanistan.
He also reaffirmed Denmark’s commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties and briefed on cooperation between the two countries, including through the proposed Green Partnership Agreement.
