Ashraf Ghani, Imran Khan discuss efforts for peace in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Afghan President Ashraf Ghani phoned Prime Minister Imran Khan and expressed his satisfaction over Pakistan’s role for peace in Afghanistan. They also discussed the matter pertaining to border security. Both leaders discussed the recent efforts for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan. President Ghani expressed his gratitude for Pakistan's sincere facilitation of these efforts, initiated by the US Special Representative for Peace and Reconciliation in Afghanistan Zamlay Khalilzad. Prime Minister Imran Khan assured President Ghani that Pakistan was making sincere efforts for a negotiated settlement of the conflict in Afghanistan through an inclusive peace process as part of shared responsibility. President Ghani invited PM Khan to visit Afghanistan at his earliest convenience. Prime Minister Imran Khan reciprocated by inviting President Ghani to visit Pakistan. Both leaders also agreed to remain engaged and create an environment for resolving all outstanding issues. Earlier, US Special Representative for Peace and Reconciliation in Afghanistan Zamlay Khalilzad arrived in Islamabad.