ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to hold a joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting before April 15 in Kabul to discuss security issues, bilateral trade, and institutional relations.
As per details, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, completed a three-day visit to Kabul.
During the meeting with Afghan officials, it was decided that a Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting should be held before April 15.
High-level discussions were held on bilateral ties, trade, and regional connectivity. Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, met with Sadiq. Views were exchanged on mutual interests, peace, security, trade, and economic cooperation. Pakistan’s commitment to engagement with Afghanistan was reiterated. The need to resolve outstanding issues was emphasized.
An agreement was reached to increase high-level interactions. Enhanced cooperation between both countries was prioritized. Afghan authorities showed flexibility on the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The issue of terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan was raised.
A plan to boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation was drafted. A consensus was reached on a preferential trade agreement. Consultations between Pakistani and Afghan trade ministers were scheduled before Eid-ul-Fitr as Afghan Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi planned a visit to Pakistan after Eid to finalise trade-related matters.
A Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting in Kabul was scheduled before April 15. Mohammad Sadiq and civil and military officials planned to attend.
A meeting was also held with Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi. Bilateral trade, economic relations, and regional trade connectivity were discussed. The potential of regional trade and transit routes was highlighted.
Upon returning to Pakistan, Sadiq briefed Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. Meeting outcomes and progress in bilateral engagement were shared.
