Imran Khan stressed the importance of peace and an inclusive political agreement in Afghanistan
Islamabad:
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday that the world should work with Afghanistan to address humanitarian needs and provide economic stability to prevent a refugee crisis in the war-torn country.
Imran Khan spoke by telephone with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and the two leaders discussed events in Afghanistan, with a particular focus on the humanitarian situation.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Imran Khan stressed the need for the international community to become more committed to Afghanistan, according to the urgent priority of addressing humanitarian needs and ensuring economic stability.
“These measures would not only strengthen security, but also prevent the mass exodus of Afghans from their country, thus preventing a refugee crisis in Afghanistan,” he said.
Imran Khan stressed the importance of peace, stability and an inclusive political agreement in Afghanistan, and stressed the need to seize the opportunity to end 40 years of conflict in the country by allowing Afghans to achieve peace, security. and durability. prosperity, the statement said.
He thanked the vital role of the United Nations in providing the necessary humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people and highlighted the facilitation that Pakistan provides to the United Nations, including assisting in evacuation and relocation efforts.
Assuring Antonio Guterres of Pakistan’s continued cooperation with the United Nations in fulfilling his mandate, Imran Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for the smooth running of the United Nations humanitarian mission in Afghanistan, according to the statement.
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