INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ishaq Dar, met with Sirajuddin Haqqani, Acting Minister of Interior
Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), during his visit to Kabul on Thursday.
At the outset, Haqqani warmly welcomed the
Pakistani delegation and hailed the visit as a meaningful step forward, particularly in light of the recent signing of an agreement to
assess the feasibility of the Trans-Afghan Railway project, according to a statement released by the Interior Ministry
The initiative aims to establish a critical transit route linking Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan.
Describing the agreement as a
“foundational step” for enhancing regional economic integration, Haqqani emphasized the shared religious and cultural values, deep
historical ties, and mutual economic interests between Afghanistan and Pakistan
He called for these commonalities to form the basis of practical and sustained cooperation.
Deputy Prime Minister Dar echoed these
sentiments, calling the feasibility agreement for the Trans-Afghan Railway a “major advancement.” He underscored the importance of
strengthening historical ties, promoting good neighborly relations, and expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, transit, security, and
political dialogue.
He also expressed hope for continued and constructive cooperation between the two countries in the areas of trade,
transit, security, and political understanding.
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