Ghani, Imran confer on elections, peace

KABUL Prime Minister Imran Khan have conferred on this month’s presidential election, peace and trade.

In a telephone conversation on Wednesday night held, the Pakistan PM also condemned recent attacks on Ghani’s campaign really in central Parwan province.

The two sides also spoke in details on the benefits of the round-the-clock opening of the Torkham crossing. Khan emphasised on an Afghan-owned Afghan-led peace process.

Ghani, who once again invited Khan to visit Kabul, tweeted: “Pleased to have received phone call from Prime Minister Imran Khan last night.

“He offered his condolences regarding the loss of lives due to terrorist attacks in Parwan and Kabul provinces. We also discussed the peace process and upcoming elections.”

Ghani wrote: “As there’s precedence of Pakistan’s help in reduction of violence during past elections, I ask Pakistan to help mitigate violence in the next one. PM Khan promised help within their capacity.”

pk/mud

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