Afghanistan’s Interior Minister Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani has welcomed recent statements by Pakistani religious scholars and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, describing them as positive steps toward reducing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad.
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According to Afghan broadcaster Tolo News, Haqqani made the remarks while addressing a ceremony held to acknowledge the performance of the Kabul municipality and other institutions. He said such statements contribute to resolving issues between the two neighboring countries and promote mutual understanding.
Haqqani noted that Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had made constructive remarks regarding Afghanistan and said the Islamic Emirate welcomes goodwill and brotherly messages from all sides. He also appreciated statements by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and renowned religious scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani in support of Afghanistan, thanking them for their stance.
The Afghan interior minister emphasized that the Islamic Emirate remains committed to regional peace and stability, stating that the Afghan people pose no threat to any country and harbor no hostile intentions. “When there is peace and security within our own country, we also wish to convey a message of brotherhood and peace to the world,” he said.
Haqqani added that Afghanistan seeks to address concerns at both domestic and international levels and aims to reassure the global community that Afghan soil will not be used against others. He also urged the international community to contribute to Afghanistan’s reconstruction efforts and called on Afghan citizens to support the Islamic Emirate in rebuilding the country.
Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, while addressing a press conference in Islamabad, said Pakistan holds goodwill toward Afghanistan and does not want Afghan territory to be used against Pakistan. He also welcomed a recent declaration by Afghan religious scholars in Kabul, which stressed that Afghan soil should not be used for hostile activities against any country.
