Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday stressed the need of a politically-negotiated peace settlement in Afghanistan.
A meeting was held between the adviser to the Prime Minister on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz and special representative of UN secretary-general for Afghanistan Tadamichi Yamamoto where Yamamoto was told that Pakistan was committed to peace in Afghanistan.
“The two sides discussed the emerging situation in Afghanistan and the need for strengthening efforts for enduring peace and stability,” said an official statement.
Mr Yamamoto shared the UN’s vision of making meaningful contribution towards peace and stability in Afghanistan.
“Both sides agreed on the need of continued and constructive efforts for Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process,” the statement added.
