British
Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan Mr. Owen Jenkin accompanied
by his High Commissioner Mr. Thomas Drew, met National Security Adviser Lt.
General (R) Nasser Khan Janjua this morning. Besides security and
stability of the region, the recent developments in Pak-Afghan relations also
came under discussion.
The
envoy briefed the NSA about the situation in Afghanistan. He specially
highlighted about the positivity and optimism prevailing in Afghanistan since
the visit of COAS of Pakistan there. Mr. Owen Jenkin acknowledged and
appreciated the efforts and sacrifices Pakistan had rendered for the
improvement of security situation of the region. He urged for both sides to
build on the prevailing positive outlook to further consolidate peace in
Afghanistan and ultimately in the whole region.
NSA
expressed satisfaction over the recent positive developments between Pakistan
and Afghanistan and conveyed that Pakistan recognizes the prevailing optimism
very positively and more so as an opportunity to work together. COAS' visit to
Afghanistan and the reciprocal warmth shown by the Afghanistan has opened a new
door to re establish our cooperative framework to proceed further. He deeply
appreciated and acknowledged President Ashraf Ghani for presenting a cordial
and cooperative outlook of his country. “All we need is the positivity and
confidence of Afghan and the US Governments. We should not be hurt anymore by
blame game.It is
not by way of coercion but surely by way of a greater understanding that
Pakistan wants to extend full cooperation to help seek peace and stability in
Afghanistan . We understand that we have a common future with Afghanistan” he
added.
Talking
to the envoy, NSA reiterated that Pakistan and Afghanistan needed to resume and
strengthen political, diplomatic, military and intelligence cooperative
framework at all levels
Mr.
Owen Jenkin said that UK is keen to play a constructive role for the stability
of the region and it is time to consolidate on this positive environment.
Responding to this, NSA said that Pakistan fully believed in peaceful
coexistence with all the neighbouring countries and had always supported every
initiatives taken to achieve sustainable peace in Afghanistan. Pakistan is also
keen to resolve all disputes with India to take this region on the path of
prosperity and development. He also emphasized that instead of winning war by
way of vengeance, there is a need to end the miseries of Afghanistan and its
people. "We all should work together to seek the closure of the conflict
in Afghanistan by political means". He added.
Both
sides agreed to work together for the shared objective of peace in the region.
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