Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Afghanistan needs to be vigilant against the spoilers of peace in the war-torn country.   

Talking to the Head of Massoud Foundation, Ahmed Wali Massoud in Islamabad, the Foreign Minister said Pakistan has always supported peace in Afghanistan and the world.

Foreign Minister highlighting Pakistan’s facilitation of the US-Taliban Peace Agreement and the commencement of Intra-Afghan Negotiations, said this historic opportunity must be seized by the Afghan leaders to achieve an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political settlement.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi underscored that all sides must take measures for reduction in violence, leading to ceasefire.

He said Pakistan has no favourites in Afghanistan and urged all sides to work together constructively for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan desires closer ties with Afghanistan and for the very purpose Islamabad has taken several practical steps including opening of border despite COVID-19, introduction of friendly visa regime, and scholarships for Afghan students.

The Foreign Minister reaffirmed that Pakistan, on its part, will continue to play a constructive role till achievement of desired objective of return of peace and stability in Afghanistan.