A delegation of Afghan Journalists met National Security Adviser Lt. General (R) Nasser Janjua this morning. Both sides exchanged views on matters pertaining to promote bilateral ties and to end hostility and mistrust.
NSA warmly welcomed the delegation and offered the delegates an opportunity to have an open, candid and frank discussion so that misunderstandings and misgivings could be mitigated. “we are the strength of each other” he reiterated.
The members of the delegation sought NSA’s opinion on many issues affecting relationship of both the countries like refugees, border closure and its management, smuggling, Durand Line, rise of Daish in Afghanistan, reconciliation with Taliban, CPEC and relationship with India. NSA responded to every question very elaborately covering various angles and implications of each issue on behalf of both the countries. He explained them at length, the ways and means to get over with the conflict for the sake of peace and stability in the region. He shared with them the vision of a joint future and the prosperity which awaits both the countries through becoming together. He also said that it is high time for the people of Afghanistan to rise and say “No to War”. People of Afghanistan should unite and exert pressure on the warring sides to reconcile with each other for the sake of peace. He asked the members of delegation to “carry a message of love and hope for the people of Afghanistan from Pakistan. We love you and your children. We value you as our brothers. Pakistan has nothing else for Afghanistan but love and respect. Lets get together”.
NSA also stressed the need for both countries to work together at all levels i.e. political, diplomatic, military, intelligence and people to people to defeat the common enemy and to establish a joint framework to address each other’s concerns.
The delegation expressed their satisfaction and gratitude and promised to convey this message of love from people of Pakistan to people of Afghanistan.
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