Islamabad, Oct 27,2020: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said his government has decided to strengthen relations with Afghanistan “no matter who is in power” in Kabul.
Inaugurating a two-day seminar titled ‘Pakistan-Afghanistan Trade and Investment Forum’ here on Monday, Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong resolve to continue to play its role for peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Khan said his government was making efforts to enhance connections with the business community of Afghanistan in order to benefit from each other’s experience and give impetus to trade and economic relations.
The prime minister said his government has decided to strengthen relations with Afghanistan “no matter who is in power” in the neighbouring country.
“Future of both countries is dependent upon their unity, mutual trade, and enhanced economic interlinks,” Khan said while highlighting the need to support Afghan traders and investors.
He said both the Muslim countries had vast potential for investment and economic activities, which would bring regional prosperity and development.
Both Afghanistan and Pakistan could benefit from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and become hubs of trade and business, he remarked.
Khan made it clear that the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process was the chief concern of his government and no other country in the world could take credit equal to Pakistan in its efforts to maintain peace in Afghanistan.
