PR No.6 Islamabad, June 1, 2017

Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Department of state for the Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration Miss Nancy Izzo Jackson has called on the Federal minister for SAFRON Let, Gen Abdul Qadir Baloch . The minister has expressed his gratitude on contribution of United States in mitigation the impact of the Afghan refugees on Pakistan.      The minister briefed the deputy assistant Secretary about the current status of Afghan refugees and TDPs in Pakistan. the minister has said that Ministry of SAFRON has worked closely with UNHCR and other Donor agencies to make sure the successful repatriation of over, 0.6 million afghan refugees in past 2 years. The minister has categorically said that Pakistan has lost thousands of lives due to terrorism and Pakistan can and will never be part of any support to the terrorists. He said that Pakistan feels the hardship and suffering of Afghans and wants a conducive political and economic environment in which afghan refugees would repatriate with dignity and peace.

Assistant Deputy Secretary of State appreciated the efforts of Pakistan in hosting such large number of Afghan refugees and the hospitality of the local host communities in managing such a huge influx for decades. She said that USA supports any kind of cooperation in helping those suffering from violence persecution and conflict.

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