KABUL (Pajhwok): Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan has said consultations are underway between the foreign ministries of Pakistan and Afghanistan to finalise the schedule for the Afghan foreign minister’s visit.
Speaking at a weekly press briefing on Thursday, he said preparations are ongoing for the Afghan foreign minister’s visit to Islamabad and dates were being determined.
According to Geo news, Khan dismissed media reports about official recognition of the interim administration in Kabul as premature and speculative.
The FO spokesperson also said that the deadline for the return of registered Afghan refugees expired on June 30.
“Proposals for an extension have been submitted to the government, but no decision has been taken yet. Final authority on the matter lies with the Ministry of Interior and relevant state institutions.”
Referring to the interior minister’s recent visit to Kabul, Khan said it was of significant importance. During the visit, both sides held detailed discussions on security and counter-terrorism.
He said the Afghan leadership responded positively to Pakistan’s concerns, and technical-level security dialogue is ongoing. A visible improvement in bilateral relations has been observed, and both countries are working to build on this positive diplomatic trend.
Meanwhile, the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not respond to a Pajhwok Afghan News’s contact on the matter.
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