He also assured of Pakistan’s humanitarian assistance to Afghan brothers. He said that Pakistan wanted lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Qureshi said that Pakistan has taken several steps like visa facilities for Afghan citizens, especially traders, and the establishment of new border points to facilitate movement.

He said Pakistan in collaboration with Afghanistan’s neighbours, was committed to playing a constructive role for peace and stability in the region.

Among delegation of Pakistan included Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq; Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood; Pakistani Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan; senior military leadership, and other members of the Pakistani delegation were present in the meeting.

Deputy prime minister Maulvi Abdul Salam Hanafi hosted a banquet in honour of Foreign Minister Qureshi and his delegation at the Arg Palace. A large number of cabinet members of the interim government joined them.

The Foreign Office of Pakistan said the talks between the two sides would cover the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and focus on ways and means to deepen cooperation in diverse areas.

Utilizing the opportunity, the foreign minister will share Pakistan’s perspective on issues of regional peace and stability.

“The foreign minister’s visit reflects Pakistan’s consistent policy of supporting the brotherly Afghan people, deepening bilateral trade and economic relations, and facilitating closer people-to-people contacts,” the Foreign Office said.

As a close fraternal neighbor, Pakistan has always stood by Afghanistan. Pakistan kept the border crossing points open for trade and pedestrian crossing under COVID protocols.

A facilitative visa regime for Afghan nationals and border crossing procedures for trade and cargo have been instituted.

In recent months, Pakistan has provided humanitarian aid and assistance in the form of food stuffs and medicines.