India on history’s wrong side; New Delhi Dialogue has negative takeaway: Indian analyst

ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Calling New Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan having a negative takeaway, an Indian Strategic Affairs analyst said that in order to be viewed as a reliable stakeholder in Afghanistan, India should improve its ties with Pakistan and China. Also an ex-Indian army officer, Pravin Sawhney, in an interview with Russia’s… Continue reading India on history’s wrong side; New Delhi Dialogue has negative takeaway: Indian analyst

PM stresses urgent steps to avert humanitarian crisis, economic collapse in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday emphasized the provision of urgent humanitarian assistance as well as economic support to Afghanistan to avert the twin challenges of humanitarian crisis and economic collapse. The prime minister, in a meeting with Special Representatives of Troika Plus on Afghanistan, hoped that the international community would recognize… Continue reading PM stresses urgent steps to avert humanitarian crisis, economic collapse in Afghanistan

Qureshi meets acting Afghan FM; reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to strengthen ties in all areas

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday while underlining Pakistan’s commitment to peace, stability and progress in Afghanistan, also reaffirmed the country’s resolve to strengthen bilateral relations in all areas. The foreign minister, in a meeting with Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi here, highlighted Pakistan’s continuing efforts for facilitating… Continue reading Qureshi meets acting Afghan FM; reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to strengthen ties in all areas

Troika Plus calls for inclusive govt; agrees to continue practical engagement with Taliban

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): The countries participating in the Troika Plus meeting here Thursday called on the Taliban to take steps for an inclusive and representative government in Afghanistan besides agreeing to continue practical engagement with them to help achieve a stable and prosperous Afghanistan. Hosted by Islamabad, the meeting of the extended Troika comprised… Continue reading Troika Plus calls for inclusive govt; agrees to continue practical engagement with Taliban

Troika Plus meeting showcases Pak-China commitment to regional peace

BEIJING, Nov 11 (APP): China fully supports Pakistan in all its efforts for conducive political stability and social reconstruction in Afghanistan and consensus building in the world. Pakistan is an important force in creating and maintaining regional peace. Over the years, Pakistan has played the most important role for advancing peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan… Continue reading Troika Plus meeting showcases Pak-China commitment to regional peace

Int’l engagement with Afghanistan crucial to avert economic collapse, civil war: FM

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said to avert economic collapse and civil war in Afghanistan, it was crucial for the international community to ‘avoid repeating mistakes of the past’ and pursue a positive engagement. Addressing at the opening session of 9th meeting of Troika Plus, the foreign minister said… Continue reading Int’l engagement with Afghanistan crucial to avert economic collapse, civil war: FM

Pakistan set to host meeting of Troika Plus on Thursday

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): The Special Representatives and envoys for Afghanistan from China, Russian Federation, the United States and Pakistan will participate in the Troika Plus meeting to be held in Islamabad on Thursday. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will inaugurate the meeting, the Foreign Office said Wednesday. The Foreign Office said Pakistan attached high… Continue reading Pakistan set to host meeting of Troika Plus on Thursday

Pakistan, Russia agree to continue Afghan peace efforts through Troika Plus

APP81-10 MOSCOW: September 10 - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov greeting Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi before the bilateral meeting on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Foreign Ministers at Ministry of Foreign Affairs. APP File Photo

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov Saturday, in a telephonic conversation, agreed to continue working closely for Afghan peace through the Troika Plus format. During the conversation, the foreign minister said Pakistan and Russia, as part of Troika Plus, had made valuable contributions to the Afghan… Continue reading Pakistan, Russia agree to continue Afghan peace efforts through Troika Plus

Excluding New Delhi from ‘˜Troika Plus’ shows India’s minor role in Afghan issue

BEIJING, Aug 14 (APP): The exclusion of India from the extended Troika meeting proves that India’s position on the Afghan issue is not completely at par with Russia’s and it has minor role in the Afghan issue. Meetings on Afghan negotiations of the Troika Plus – China, Russia, Pakistan, and the US – kicked off… Continue reading Excluding New Delhi from ‘˜Troika Plus’ shows India’s minor role in Afghan issue

UN chief’s envoy meets Foreign Secretary; discusses Afghan peace process

ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues Jean Arnault Thursday met Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and exchanged views on latest developments in Afghan peace process and the way forward. The Foreign Secretary briefed Arnault on Pakistan’s consistent policy of support to Afghan peace process, forging closer Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral relationship,… Continue reading UN chief’s envoy meets Foreign Secretary; discusses Afghan peace process

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