Pakistan desires friendly ties with Afghanistan, Talal tells Afghan delegation

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry told an Afghan delegation that Afghanistan is a brotherly Islamic country, and Pakistan desires friendly and brotherly relations with Afghanistan.

The delegation of the interim government of Afghanistan led by led by the Acting Minister for Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan Haji Nooruddin Azizi met Talal Chaudhry and Interior Secretary Muhammad Khurram Agha here on Friday.

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According to an Interior Ministry press release, the delegation also included the Afghan Minister for Refugees and Repatriation, the Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan, and other senior officials.

During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on several important matters, including transit trade and the repatriation of Afghan nationals.

On this occasion, Talal Chaudhry said that Pakistan desires friendly and brotherly relations with Afghanistan. He added that Pakistan has selflessly served Afghan nationals for decades, and those who enter the country through legal means will continue to be warmly welcomed.

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He highlighted that the purpose of the “One Document Regime” is to ensure that no individual resides in Pakistan without legal documentation. He emphasized that Afghan brothers and sisters are respected, and every effort will be made to facilitate their repatriation. In this regard, more than 50 transit camps equipped with medical and other essential facilities have been set up across the country, he informed the delegation.

According to the Minister of State, complaint cells have been established under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior and provincial chief secretaries to prevent any untoward incidents. He stated that Pakistan shares a deep bond with the Afghan community residing in the country and is committed to upholding the spirit of brotherhood.

He further announced that Afghan nationals holding PoR (Proof of Registration) cards will not face any difficulty until June 30. Tallal Chaudhry also revealed that a delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, will soon visit Afghanistan for negotiations with the Afghan government.

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The Afghan delegation expressed gratitude to Pakistan for hosting Afghan nationals over the past four decades.

On this occasion, Acting Afghan Minister of Commerce and Industry Haji Nooruddin Azizi stated that they wish to further strengthen bilateral security and trade relations.