ISLAMABAD, February 3: British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner CMG visited the Chaman border to see at first hand how the UK and Pakistan are working together to help the people of Afghanistan.
“It’s very important for the UK to understand the issues facing Balochistan,” said Dr Turner in a statement issued on Thursday. “During my visit to the Chaman border I saw how the UK is working to help the people of Afghanistan, and that this is vital for the stability of the whole region,” he added. During the visit, the high commissioner was briefed by Pakistani officials on border processes, and how authorities are working with the UNHCR, the United Nations refugee agency.
It was part of a wider visit to Balochistan, during which he met the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, and discussed how the issues in Afghanistan are affecting Balochistan, as well as the wider security situation in the area, and the protection of human rights.
During his two-day trip, the high commissioner also met Corps Commander Lieutenant General Sarfraz, and gave a keynote speech at the Quetta Staff and Command College.
Last week, the UK’s Foreign Secretary Liz Truss pledged £97 million of additional funds to help Afghanistan this winter.- TLTP
British High Commissioner visits Chaman border
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