Former Afghan PM Hekmatyar praised Pakistan’s efforts for peaceful settlement of Afghan conflict & asked India not to fight Kashmir war from Afghan soil.
On Sunday, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmed Khan called on the Hizb-i-Islami chief at his Kabul office.
Called on Excellency Gulbuddin Hekmatyar & discussed with him current situation in Afghanistan and way forward for inclusive broad-based system between Taliban and other Afghan communities @SMQureshiPTI @ForeignOfficePk @FMPublicDiploPK @PakinAfg pic.twitter.com/fnNSmI6c5c
They discussed the ongoing talks between the Taliban and political groups for the formation of a new government in Afghanistan.
while talking to media in Kabul Hekmatyar said that: “New Delhi should focus on its internal issues instead of issuing statements regarding the future of Afghanistan,”
He also added that New Delhi should respect sovereignty of Afghanistan. He was appreciative of the efforts of Prime Minister Imran Khan as well for his stance on a peaceful and negotiated settlement of the Afghan issue. Hekmatyar expressed the hope that soon there would be a government in Kabul, which would be acceptable to the Afghan people and the international community.