British High Commissioner Mr. Thomas Drew met National Security
Adviser Lt. Gen (R) Nasser Janjua this afternoon. Besides security and
stability of the region, the recent developments in Pak-Afghan relations in the
backdrop of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visit to Kabul came under discussion.
The High
Commissioner briefed the NSA on his recent visit to Afghanistan and the
feedback from Afghan leadership which was quite optimistic despite some
terrorist attacks. He suggested to build further confidence in Pak-Afghan
relationship following COAS visit to consolidate peace there and ultimately in
the whole region.
Talking to the
envoy, NSA reiterated that Pakistan and Afghanistan needed to resume and
strengthen political, diplomatic, and military and intelligence cooperation at
all levels. NSA conveyed a strong commitment of Pakistan to continue to make
efforts for sustainable peace in Afghanistan through a political settlement. He
underlined that Pakistan will not be distracted in this process. “All we need
is the positivity and confidence of Afghan government and the US. It is by way
of understanding that Pakistan wants to cooperate” he added.
Mr. Thomas Drew
said that UK is keen to play a constructive role for the stability of the
region and to facilitate Pak-Afghan peace process.
Both sides agreed
to work together for the shared objective of peace in the region.
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