Islamabad:
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday stated the world really should engage with Afghanistan to address humanitarian demands and provide financial stability to avoid a refugee crisis in the war-torn nation.
Imran Khan spoke with Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres more than the phone and the two leaders discussed the developments in Afghanistan, with a distinct focus on the humanitarian scenario.
According to a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office, Imran Khan underscored the want for the international neighborhood to grow to be more engaged with Afghanistan, according urgent priority to addressing the humanitarian demands and making certain financial stability.
“Such steps would not only reinforce security but also preclude any mass exodus of Afghans from their country, thus preventing a refugee crisis in Afghanistan,” he stated.
Imran Khan highlighted the significance of peace, stability, and an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan, stressing that the chance to lastly place an finish to 40 years of conflict in the nation have to be seized by enabling the Afghans to realize lasting peace, safety, and prosperity, the statement stated.
He appreciated the crucial function of the UN in delivering significantly-necessary humanitarian help to the Afghan individuals and highlighted the facilitation getting supplied by Pakistan to the UN, which includes by assisting in the evacuation and relocation efforts.
Assuring Antonio Guterres of Pakistan’s continued cooperation with the UN in the fulfilment of its mandate, Imran Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s complete help for the smooth operation of the United Nations’ humanitarian mission for Afghanistan, the statement stated.
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