Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says as per directive of Prime Minister Imran Khan we are determined to establish a border market to increase the volume of trade in the border area of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

He was talking to his Afghan counterpart Muhammad Hanif Atmar on telephone today (Monday).

The Foreign Minister stressed the need to finalize the draft of this bilateral agreement soon.

He said Pakistan always wanted a peaceful, comprehensive and lasting solution to the Afghan problem.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan considers intra-Afghan talks a rare opportunity for lasting peace in Afghanistan.

He said the success of intra-Afghan dialogue is essential for peace and stability in the region.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi also raised the issue of early release of Pakistanis imprisoned in Afghan jails for petty crimes.

The two Foreign Ministers agreed to continue consultations for peace and stability in the region, including the Afghan peace process.