This is the second high-level visit from Afghanistan after the recent arrival of Dr Abdullah Abdullah, the head of Afghan Peace Council. "During the visit, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar will call on the prime minister and president and will meet chairman senate, speaker National Assembly, foreign minister and other dignitaries. The visit of Hekmatyar will provide an opportunity for the exchange of views on the Afghan peace process and strengthening of Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral relations as well as people-to-people interaction, the statement added. Pakistan fully supports all efforts for peace, stability and prosperity of the Afghan people" it noted. The US and Afghan side expect Pakistan to persuade the Taliban to agree on a ceasefire or reduce the current level of violence.

Source: The Express Tribune October 18, 2020 14:31 UTC