ISLAMABAD: An Afghan Taliban delegation, led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, arrived in Pakistan today (Wednesday) on a three-day visit, according to Pakistan’s foreign ministry.
According to details, the delegation of the Taliban Political Commission arrived at New Islamabad International Airport (IIA) this morning from Doha on flight QR-632. They were received by senior Pakistani officials and escorted under tight security.
During the visit, the delegation will meet with Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, among other senior government officials, pertaining to Pak-Afghan peace talks.
The delegation will discuss issues of mutual interest, in particular, problems of refugees, relaxation and facilitation of afghan’s movement to Pakistan, as well as issues faced by Afghan traders.
The FO spokesperson said, “The visit of Taliban Political Commission delegation is part of Pakistan’s policy to reach out to key Afghan parties in the Afghan peace process with a view to facilitating the Intra-Afghan Negotiations.”
The FO reiterated that Pakistan will continue to support an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political settlement for durable peace, stability, and prosperity in Afghanistan and the region.
This is the third visit of Mullah Baradar to Pakistan and the latest trip comes as Taliban and Afghan government took a 20-day break in their talks taking place in Doha.
The visit of Taliban delegation comes two days after Zalmay Khalilzad, the US special representative for Afghanistan, visited Islamabad and met Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
