The Taliban have postponed the formation of a new government in Afghanistan for next week. (File)
Islamabad:
Pakistani Army Chief of Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa told British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Saturday that Islamabad will “help” the Taliban form an inclusive administration in neighboring Afghanistan.
General Bajwa, in his meeting with Raab in Islamabad, discussed issues of mutual interest, regional security and the current situation in Afghanistan.
The Observer for Pakistan reported that General Bajwa told the meeting that Pakistan “will continue to fight for peace and stability in Afghanistan, as well as assist in the formation of an inclusive administration.”
Bajwa’s statements came as Pakistan’s powerful intelligence chief, Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, headed to Kabul on Saturday amid Taliban fighting to end and install an inclusive government in the country. ‘Afghanistan that was acceptable to the international community.
The Taliban have postponed the formation of a new government in Afghanistan for next week as the insurgent group struggles to shape a broad and inclusive administration acceptable to the international community.
This is the second time the Taliban has delayed government formation since they overthrew the US-backed Afghan government. Initially, the group was expected to announce the formation of the new government led by its co-founder Mulla Abdul Ghani Baradar on Friday.
British Foreign Secretary Raab arrived in Pakistan on Thursday to hold talks with the country’s top leadership.
“Both sides agree to continue to seek ways of cooperation in the areas of defense, training and the fight against terrorism,” the report said.
Raab said: “The basis of the relationship between the UK and Pakistan is very strong, and the UK has a desire to take it to the next level. We also have a very clear and shared interest in the future of Afghanistan. “We will judge the Taliban for their actions, not their words.”
He also indicated communicating with the Taliban, but refused to recognize his government immediately.
Raab also called on Prime Minister Imran Khan to stress the need to strengthen the security situation in Afghanistan, to take steps to strengthen peace and prevent any large-scale migration.
“Preventing the humanitarian crisis and stabilizing the economy are urgent needs,” Khan said as he called on the international community to show solidarity with the Afghan people, to participate positively and to promote a peaceful, stable and inclusive policy.
The Secretary of State visited the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in Torkham, a key crossing point, to see for himself the situation on the ground and also met with team members who supported the response. current to the crisis, according to the British High Commission.