Pakistan, Türkiye Stress Support for Peaceful Afghanistan
The President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif focused on regional issues, including Afghanistan, during their meeting in Islamabad.
In a joint statement, the two countries stressed the formation of an inclusive government, combating terrorism, respecting the rights of women and girls, and continuing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
According to the statement, Islamabad and Ankara expressed their support for a peaceful, stable Afghanistan and for international efforts to build a more sustainable future for the people of Afghanistan.
The statement reads: “Both countries reiterate their support for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan and for advancement of international efforts aimed at building a more sustainable future for the Afghan people through continued, coordinated and coherent engagement with the interim Afghan authorities including on countering terrorism. In this regard, they underlined the importance of inclusive governance, and respect for fundamental rights, particularly of girls and women in Afghanistan.”
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan said: “We expect that Afghanistan will cooperate in fighting terrorism and not spreading terrorism. Pakistan fully supports the cause of Northern Cyprus and fully stands by Türkiye on this cause in an unwavering vision.”
Although the Islamic Emirate has not yet responded to the recent statements by Pakistan and Türkiye, it had previously requested other countries not to interfere in Afghanistan’s internal affairs.
Some political experts believe that regional countries, including Pakistan and Türkiye, should take practical steps towards recognizing the Islamic Emirate.
“Türkiye is a large country and a NATO member. This country can take solid steps toward recognizing Afghanistan and can also persuade Pakistan to make efforts in this regard,” said Saleem Paigir, a political analyst.
Previously, the president of Pakistan had discussed Afghanistan’s integration into the international community and the sustainable development process during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing.
