Pak–Afghanistan talks make progress, yet trust gap remains: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Khawaja Asif has said that the talks with Afghan partners during the 4-day talks were positive. Progress was made on the agreements and agreements in the talks, and signing was finalized.

Kabul avoided sanctions or harsh behavior and resolved issues after every phone call. The long talks have strengthened the foundation for preventing future crises. The above-mentioned steps show efforts to strengthen relations in the interest of the country.

Kabul is constantly pressuring Pakistan, and blackmail tactics are being used. Afghan leaders are of the opinion that agreements can never last. Pakistan facilitated Afghan interests; land, business, and resources were used.

Afghan leaders also requested a good loan, which sparked controversy. Afghan demands cannot always be accepted. The Afghan government has again requested a loan of Rs 10 billion.

Afghan leaders also put forward more demands in the Istanbul meeting. Pakistan has already made efforts to resolve the Afghan problems. But Afghan authorities continue to actively support. The Afghan army and military elements are involved in operations in Pakistan.

Pakistan demands that there should be no attacks on Pakistan’s land and people. Terrorists should not be given shelter and facilities. Pakistan wants no action against Pakistan from Afghan soil, and peace to prevail. Pakistan stressed that interference or occupation of Afghan soil is unacceptable.

The civilizations of Gandhara and Bamiyan in Afghanistan, Buddhist culture, and Islamic heritage are linked to Pakistan. Relations between Kabul and New Delhi should not harm Pakistan’s interests. A strategy for relations is necessary, keeping in mind the current situation.

India wants Pakistan to be involved on the Afghan border. Pakistan has intelligence evidence in this regard. The Indian Foreign Minister said that India wants to intervene in the region as part of its strategy.

Strict measures will be taken to protect the border and combat terrorism. Afghanistan’s major wars against the Soviet Union and NATO were not possible without Pakistan.