INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Amir Khan Muttaqi has told his Pakistani counterpart that mistreatment
of Afghan refugees can adversely affect relations between the two countries.Muttaqi met Jalil Abbad Jilani, Foreign Minister of the
caretaker government of Pakistan, on the sidelines of the third Trans-Himalaya Forum meeting in China.The two sides held exhaustive
discussions regarding bilateral relations, trade, and the issues regarding Afghan businessmen and the problems of Afghan refugees in
Pakistan were the core part of the discussion, Hafiz Zia Ahmad, deputy spokesman of Afghan Foreign Ministry, said on X on Friday.Muttaqi
reiterated that &negative media outbursts, hindering transit and travel, and mishandling of Afghan refugees can adversely affect bilateral
relations and the economic scenarios of both countries, adding that such decisions and measures should be taken with deep consideration,&
Zia Ahmad said.The Pakistani side stressed on addressing the controversial issues through dialogue and understanding.Earlier, Pakistan
foreign ministry&s spokesperson said that Jilani in meeting with Muttaqi reaffirmed Pakistan&s commitment to further strengthen bilateral
ties with Afghanistan.He also underscored that challenges confronting regional peace and stability be addressed in collaborative spirit
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