Johnson, Khan vow support for Afghan peace drive

KABUL (Pajhwok): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan have discussed the current situation in Afghanistan.

In a telephone call on Monday, the two leaders discussed a range of issues, including the current situation in Afghanistan, global environmental challenges and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Johnson said the UK would continue to use the diplomatic and development tools at its disposal to support the government of Afghanistan, 10 Downing Street said.

In Islamabad, the Foreign Office said the premier reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process. He renewed his call for a negotiated political solution in Afghanistan.

They also discussed the need to take action to reduce carbon emissions and protect biodiversity ahead of the COP26 Summit to be hosted by the UK later this year.

Johnson greeted Khan on the success of the World Environment Day event which Pakistan hosted together with the UN this week.

They also spoke about the fight against the coronavirus and resolved to work together to defeat the pandemic globally.

PAN Monitor/mud