Afghanistan's Abdullah Travels To Pakistan To Discuss Peace, Bilateral Relations

Afghanistan's Abdullah Travels to Pakistan to Discuss Peace, Bilateral Relations

An Afghan delegation headed by chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah arrived in Islamabad on Monday for an official three-day visit to discuss with the Pakistani leadership bilateral relations and the inter-Afghan peace process in Doha

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 28th September, 2020) An Afghan delegation headed by chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah arrived in Islamabad on Monday for an official three-day visit to discuss with the Pakistani leadership bilateral relations and the inter-Afghan peace process in Doha.

"Arrived in #Islamabad #Pakistan to begin a three days official visit. During my stay, I will meet the leadership of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, & exchange views on Afghanistan Peace, & bilateral relations ... The visit will provide a unique opportunity for the two sides to exchange views on Afghanistan peace talks in Doha, & bilateral relations. I hope this visit will open a new chapter of mutual cooperation at all levels, especially on achieving a lasting and dignified peace in AFG," Abdullah said on Twitter.

According to the Tolo news broadcaster, on Tuesday, Abdullah will hold a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.

The Afghan government and the Taliban launched peace talks in Doha earlier this month after both sides successfully completed a long-awaited prisoner exchange arrangement. There is no predetermined time frame for the peace negotiations, which are the first direct talks between the two warring sides.