ISLAMABAD ( Web News )
*Prime Minister receives telephone call from German Chancellor, Angela Merkel*
Prime Minister Imran Khan received a telephone call from German Chancellor Ms Angela Merkel, today.
The two leaders exchanged views on the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan.
Prime Minister Imran Khan underscored the immense importance of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan for Pakistan and the region.
The Prime Minister also stressed that safety and security as well as protection of the rights of all Afghans was critically important.
The Prime Minister underlined that an inclusive political settlement was the best way forward.
The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan is reaching out to all Afghan leaders. The international community must also stay engaged, particularly to support the people of Afghanistan economically.
The Prime Minister added that Pakistan was facilitating evacuation of diplomatic personnel and staff of international organizations from Afghanistan,.
Bilaterally, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at regular high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Germany. He added that Pakistan looked forward to enhance collaboration with Germany in all areas of mutual interest.
*Prime Minister receives phone call from British Prime Minister*
Prime Minister Imran Khan received a telephone call from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson today. The two Prime Ministers exchanged views on the latest situation in Afghanistan.
Prime Minister Imran Khan underscored the paramount importance of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan for Pakistan. He also stressed that ensuring safety, security and respect for rights of all Afghans was critically important.
The Prime Minister also underscored the importance of an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan.
The Prime Minister highlighted the positive role of Pakistan in facilitating evacuation of diplomatic personnel and staff of international organizations and others from Afghanistan.
The two Prime Ministers agreed to remain in contact with respect to the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
In the bilateral context, the Prime Minister highlighted the extensive measures taken by Pakistan to contain the Covid-19, noted that the relevant data had been shared with the UK side, and called for removal of Pakistan from the Red List.
Prime Minister receives call from Prime Minister of Denmark
Prime Minister Imran Khan received a telephone call from Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen, today. The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. The Prime Minister shared Pakistan’s perspective, emphasizing the importance of ensuring safety and security as well as protection of rights of all Afghans. The Prime Minister also underscored the importance of working out an inclusive political settlement. The Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan’s facilitating role in the evacuation of diplomatic personnel and staff of international organizations and others from Afghanistan, as requested.
The Prime Minister of Denmark thanked Prime Minister Imran Khan for Pakistan’s support and assistance in their evacuation endeavours.
*Prime Minister receives delegation of Political Leaders from Afghanistan*
Prime Minister Imran Khan received a delegation of political leaders from Afghanistan today. Welcoming the delegation, Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed strong support and solidarity for the fraternal people of Afghanistan, linked to the people of Pakistan through immutable bonds of faith, history, geography, culture and kin-ship.
The Prime Minister underlined that no other country is more desirous of peace and stability in Afghanistan than Pakistan.
The Prime Minister added that in the current situation, great responsibility rested on the Afghan leaders to work constructively together to lead Afghanistan on the path of sustainable peace, stability and development.
The Prime Minister underscored the importance of all sides working to secure an inclusive political solution.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan assured of Pakistan’s steadfast support for efforts in this direction.
The delegation members thanked the Prime Minister for receiving them and appreciated Pakistan’s support for the peace efforts. They emphasized the multi-ethnic nature of Afghan society and the importance of an inclusive dispensation. The Afghan delegation also reiterated the desire to further strengthen the brotherly relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan.