ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf, who also heads the Afghanistan Inter-Ministerial Coordination Cell (AICC), visited Kabul from 29-30 January 2022.
The purpose of the visit was to discuss with the Afghan leadership the country's humanitarian needs and Pakistan's proposals to deepen economic engagement to address the current challenges facing Afghanistan. Special Envoy for Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq and senior officials of the relevant ministries were part of the delegation.
During the two-day visit, the NSA called on the Acting Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Abdus Salam Hanafi and the Acting Foreign Minister Mullah Amir Khan Muttaki on the current situation in Afghanistan and strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries, a press release said. discussed. ,
Dr Moeed Yusuf also held delegation level meetings with other concerned Afghan ministers and senior officials dealing with humanitarian and economic issues. The visit yielded significant results in terms of moving forward on trade facilitation and social sector support. Both sides agreed to establish a national level coordination mechanism to enhance facilitation at border crossing points. They also agreed to start barter trade, the modalities for which would be worked out immediately
During the visit, Pakistan offered Afghanistan capacity building and training assistance in several areas, including health, education, banking, customs, railways and aviation. Both sides reiterated their commitment to the early completion of three major connectivity projects, the Kasa-1000, the TAPI and the Trans-Afghan Rail Project.
Afghanistan and Pakistan emphasized their commitment to ensure peace and stability in both the countries. Dr. Yusuf thanked the interim Afghan government for their warm hospitality.