Representatives of China, Russia and Pakistan have discussed the latest political and economic situation in Afghanistan.

Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood received Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, Ambassador Zamir Kabulov and Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq, Special Representatives of China, Russia and Pakistan in Islamabad on Wednesday.

The Foreign Secretary, appreciating the Special Envoys' visit to Kabul, highlighted the importance of close coordination to promote the shared objectives of a peaceful, stable, sovereign and prosperous Afghanistan.

The Foreign Secretary expressed the hope that the government in Afghanistan would continue to take steps leading to lasting stability in Afghanistan. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood emphasised that Afghanistan's present economic indicators are a matter of concern.

There is apprehension of economic meltdown which could result in new wave of refugee influx in the neighbouring countries.

It is, therefore, important that the international community should remain engaged and provide humanitarian assistance on an urgent basis and help stabilize the economic situation in Afghanistan.