Muttaqi, Bilawal agree to enhance trade, security cooperation

KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday discussed bilateral trade and security cooperation during a meeting in Islamabad.

Zardari hosted  Muttaqi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today (Sunday), read a statement from the Pakistani Foreign Office.

The two sides held a candid and in-depth bilateral talks on key issues of mutual concern, including peace and security, as well as trade and connectivity. The foreign ministers reaffirmed their desire to pursue continuous and practical engagement.

On peace and security, the Foreign Ministers emphasized the need for enhanced coordination to counter terrorism and deepening bilateral cooperation.

Regarding bilateral and transit trade, the two sides stressed the importance of removing impediments to trade in order to advance the goal of enhanced regional economic integration and connectivity.

Bilawal  also hosted a luncheon in honour of the visiting Afghan delegation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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