Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan talks with Gulf leaders, discusses Afghanistan and bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday made phone calls with top Gulf leaders, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and discussed the current situation in Afghanistan and bilateral ties with them.
Khan called Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, and the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and exchanged views on the latest situation in Afghanistan and bilateral relations, the office said. prime minister in a statement.
The two leaders had a detailed discussion on the latest situation in Afghanistan during which Khan stressed that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was vital for Pakistan and regional stability.
Khan stressed that the international community had a responsibility to stand by the Afghan people and support them financially, as well as help rebuild the country.
He stressed the need to address urgent humanitarian needs and take steps to ensure economic stability in Afghanistan.
Both leaders agreed on the importance of an inclusive political agreement in Afghanistan.
It was further agreed that the international community should intensify its commitment to prevent any humanitarian and refugee crises.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen historic fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom.
Khan also held a phone call with the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed Bin Zayed, and exchanged views on issues of bilateral interest and regional developments, particularly the most recent situation in Afghanistan.
On the latest situation in Afghanistan, he stressed that an inclusive political agreement was the best way forward to ensure the security and protection of the rights of the people of Afghanistan.
Khan stressed that the world community must remain committed to financially supporting the Afghan people and helping to rebuild the country.
He said the serious humanitarian needs must be addressed and the economic stability of Afghanistan must be guaranteed.
Khan also spoke with Qatari sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and discussed bilateral relations and exchanged views on developments in Afghanistan.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen political and economic partnership with Qatar.
He thanked Qatar for its assistance to Pakistan during the pandemic, in particular the care of more than 200,000 Pakistani expatriates working for the progress and development of both countries.
The two leaders discussed the current situation in Afghanistan during which Khan stressed that after 40 years of conflict and instability, there was an opportunity to establish lasting peace in Afghanistan.
Khan stressed that the world community must remain positively committed and support the Afghan people in this crucial situation, both financially and to help rebuild the country. This, he stressed, was crucial in preventing humanitarian and refugee crises in the country.

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