KABUL, Jan 08 (NNI): Another round of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghan began in Kabul on Monday with JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman representing Islamabad.
The JUI chief held talks with Afghan Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund in Kabul with focus on a peace agreement between the two neighbourly countries and the issue of Afghan refugees.
On Sunday, Maulana Fazl arrived Kabul at the head of an 11-member delegation which also included former South Waziristan MNA Maulana Jamaluddin Mehsud, Mufti Ibrar and members from the Haqqani religious seminary. They were in the Afghan capital on the invitation of Ameerul Momineen Mullah Haibatullah Akhund.
After reaching Kabul, Fazl met with the interim deputy prime minister of Afghanistan Maulana Abdul Kabir. Afghan interim foreign minister Maulvi Amir Muttaqi, Maulvi Abdul Latif and others.
During the meeting with Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs Maulvi Abdul Kabir has said Afghanistan’s territory will not be used against anyone, stressing discussions on realities instead of believing in media claims and propaganda, the Presidential Palace in Kabul said.
Acting Foreign Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi and other members of the cabinet were also present at the meeting, a statement from the Palace said.
Kabir welcomed Maulana Fazlur Rehman and his delegation to Kabul and hoped his visit would be effective in strengthening relations between two neighbours and promoting mutual understanding.
He told the visiting team the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) desire good relations with all neighbouring countries, particularly with Pakistan, on the basis of mutual respect.
The deputy premier called for discussing realities instead of believing in media claims and propaganda.
He added misbehavior with Afghan refugees in Pakistan and their expulsion should be halted and necessary facilities provided for them.
“We assure Maulana Fazlur Rehman and his delegation that we want peace and stability in the region,” Kabir was quoted as saying.
He expressed the hope the JUI-F chief’s visit to Kabul would help in boosting the bilateral relationship and removing misunderstandings between the two countries.
Fazl said he would not support the deportation of Afghan refugees. He suggested the two countries should talk about enhancing cooperation on sorting out irritants. “All issues should be resolved through talks.”
Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi briefed the two sides on the economic and security situation of the region. He hoped the visit would have a positive impact on the regional situation.
Muttaqi believed the JUI-F head would apprise the Pakistan government of Afghanistan’s point of view on important bilateral matters.
On the special invitation of the Afghan government, Fazlur Rehman arrived in Kabul on Sunday for discussions with the IEA leadership on the regional situation, with particular reference to the need for peace.
He is accompanied by Maulana Abdul Wasay, Maulana Salahuddin, Maulana Jamaluddin, Maulana Saleemuddin Shamzai, Maulana Kamaluddin, Maulana Idrees, Maulana Imdadullah and Mufti Abrar.
Earlier, media reported Maulana Fazlur Rehman would also travel to southern Kandahar province to meet IEA Supreme Leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada. NNI
