Afghan reconciliation leader arrives in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan Dr Abdullah Abdullah has arrived in Islamabad on a three-day visit to Pakistan.

He was received by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce Abdur Razzaq Dawood. Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq received him at Nur Khan Airbase. 

He is accompanied by a high-level delegation including prominent members of the High Council for National Reconciliation.

During the visit, Dr Abdullah Abdullah will call on the Prime Minister and President and will also meet with Chairman Senate, Speaker National Assembly, Foreign Minister and other dignitaries.

He will deliver a key-note address at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad and also have interaction with the media.

This is Dr. Abdullah Abdullah’s first visit to Pakistan in his capacity as Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation.

The visit will provide an opportunity for a wide-ranging exchange of views on the Afghan peace process and strengthening of Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral relations and people-to-people interaction.

“Pakistan attaches high importance to its fraternal ties with Afghanistan, rooted deep in shared history, faith, culture, values and traditions,” said the Foreign Office.

“Pakistan fully supports all efforts for peace, stability and prosperity of the Afghan people,” it added,

The visit of Dr Abdullah Abdullah will contribute to further strengthening amity, brotherhood and close cooperation between the two countries.