Interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Thursday met Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi in Tibet and discussed the challenges confronting regional peace and stability.
FM Jilani is in China on a two-day visit to participate in the third Trans-Himalayan Forum for International Cooperation, being held in Nyingchi, Tibet autonomous region, from October 4-5.
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The Trans-Himalaya Forum, established in 2018, aims to foster enhanced collaboration among regional nations on geographical connectivity, environmental conservation, ecological preservation, and the strengthening of cultural ties.
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According to a statement released by the Foreign Office on X today, Jilani met Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi. During the meeting, Jilani reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties with Afghanistan.
He also underscored that challenges confronting regional peace and stability should be addressed in a “collaborative spirit through collective strategies”.
The meeting comes two days after Pakistan gave an ultimatum to all undocumented immigrants, including Afghan nationals, to leave Pakistan by October 31, or risk imprisonment and deportation to their respective countries.
