ISLAMABAD, March 1: Ambassador of Pakistan Syed Abrar Hussain on Wednesday stressed that Afghanistan should take appropriate measures for denying use of its soil by terrorists against Pakistan.
He was talking to Deputy Chief of Staff at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence, General Murad Ali Murad, the Foreign Office said.
It is pertinent to mention here that Abrar Hussain was invited through Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a meeting with General Murad on February 27. Defence Attache Brig. Farooq Zaman also accompanied the Ambassador.
During the meeting, General Murad requested for de-escalation at the border and re-opening of the crossing points between the two countries.
Highlighting the sufferings of people due to closure of the border and cross-border shelling from Pakistan, he sought reduction in tensions. He also promised to take action against terrorists on the basis of shared information.
Ambassador Hussain, in his response, briefed on the circumstances behind actions taken by Pakistan. He stated that, “Afghan nationals were involved in recent attacks in Pakistan.”
He informed that, “The border was closed to prevent crossing by terrorists.” He stressed on the need for efforts by both countries to strengthen border management. The Ambassador, however, promised to transmit the Afghan requests to Islamabad. -DNA
