Pakistan welcomes Trump's willingness to resume talks with Afghan Taliban
- By Web Desk -
- Nov 30, 2019
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has welcomed The United States President Donald Trump’s continued willingness to pursue a political settlement in war-torn Afghanistan by resuming dialogue with Taliban, ARY News reported.
Taking to the social networking website, Twitter, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said,” It is a positive development, which will help in establishing peace and stability in Afghanistan as well as in the region.”
Pakistan welcomes President Trump’s continued willingness to pursue political settlement in Afghanistan by resuming dialogue with Taliban. It is a positive development, which will help in establishing peace and stability in Afghanistan as well as in region.
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) November 29, 2019
He further said that Pakistan will continue to facilitate Afghan peace and reconciliation process in close consultation with all stakeholders.
The foreign minister said,” All parties to the conflict are encouraged to engage constructively.”
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