The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Burssels Monday, appreciating Islamabad’s role in Afghan peace process.
“Pakistan’s positive role is imperative for regional peace and stability,” he said.
Stoltenberg underscored the mutual added value of NATO-Pakistan political dialogue and practical cooperation, as he expressed his appreciation for their continuous support to NATO’s long-standing efforts in Afghanistan.
He welcomed Pakistan’s recent steps in support of an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process, as well as the latest encouraging developments in the bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The Secretary General exclaimed that momentum for peace should be preserved through a constructive approach from all countries in the region, as lasting peace and security in Afghanistan will benefit regional stability.
This comes after Pakistan hosted a meeting on Afghan peace earlier this week, where senior Afghan politicians had attended.
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