Pakistan, China, others agree to support peace and stability in Afghanistan

Islamabad: Pakistan, China, Russia and Iran has vowed to continue support to peace and stability in the war-torn Afghanistan.

The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China, Russia and Iran exchanged views on the latest developments in Afghanistan and peace and security situation in the region. China’s Wang Yi, Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, Pakistan’s Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Iran’s Hussain Amir Abdollahian were meeting at the sidelines of the heads of state summit meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Pakistani foreign ministry said here in a statement.

The participants of the meeting expressed determination for promoting peace, security and stability in Afghanistan and the region. The ministers emphasized on national reconciliation and called for inclusive government in Afghanistan so that it should take care of the interests of all ethnic and political forces.

During the meeting, they emphasized for collective efforts for countering threats to Afghanistan especially the danger of spread of terrorism and drugs trafficking. The minister expressed concern on the precarious humanitarian, social and economic situation in Afghanistan and on the threat of influx of refugees to the neighboring countries. They called for return of peaceful life and revival of economy in Afghanistan.