By SPA
Islamabad : Reaffirming its commitment to help Afghanistan achieve peace and development, Pakistan has told the UN Security Council that its cooperation with Kabul would get a boost when a democratic government takes office in Islamabad.
Pakistan’s ability to contribute to peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region will be enhanced following the recent fair and open elections in Pakistan and the assumption of office by a popularly elected government, Ambassador Munir Akram said in the course of a day-long debate on the situation in that strife-torn country, according to a message received in Islamabad.
We hope this will lead to closer coordination and consensus on a strategy for success in Afghanistan and the region.
Stating that their destinies were interlinked, Akram said Pakistan sought to strengthen close friendly relations with Afghanistan, based on reciprocity and mutual respect for each other s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Pakistan wanted peace and greater prosperity for both peoples, he said. Its cooperation with Afghanistan was multifaceted and characterized by dialogue and regular exchange of visits at the highest levels.