FO terms Afghan president's statement interference in Pakistan's internal affairs
- By Web Desk -
- Jan 27, 2020
ISLAMABAD: Expressing serious concerns over the recent tweets by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, the Foreign Office (FO) on Monday termed it a clear interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs and hence and unwarranted, ARY News reported.
In a statement, FO spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said that they believe that such statements are not helpful to the promotion of good neighbourly relations between the two countries.
She said that Pakistan wishes to maintain close and cordial relations with Afghanistan based on the principles of non-intervention and non-interference.
The spokesperson urges the Afghan side to work together for the common objective of peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region.
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