Pakistani special envoy holds talks with IEA acting interior minister

Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s newly appointed special envoy for Afghanistan, met with Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting interior minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), in Kabul on Tuesday to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and resolving key issues between Islamabad and the IEA, according to a statement from the Afghan Ministry of Interior.

The statement highlighted that the Pakistani delegation extended condolences on behalf of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari over the recent passing of Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani, the IEA’s acting Minister for Refugees. The delegation expressed deep sympathy to his family and the Afghan people.

During the meeting, Sadiq reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to improving relations with Afghanistan through collaborative efforts.

“We are committed to resolving challenges between our two countries through joint initiatives aimed at strengthening both economic and social ties,” the statement quoted Sadiq as saying.

Meanwhile, Minister Haqqani emphasized the long-standing religious, cultural, and historical bonds shared between Afghanistan and Pakistan. He stressed the importance of accelerating cooperative efforts to address shared security and political challenges.

“The current circumstances require us to expedite our joint actions to safeguard the relationship between our peoples and ensure regional stability and development,” Haqqani stated.