Taliban delegation on Tuesday met with the representatives of Pakistan’s Foreign Minister in capital Islamabad to discuss important issues on Afghan peace process, Yeni Safak reports.
According to Turkish news agency, the seven-member delegation led by Taliban's deputy chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar held talks with the Pakistani side, headed by Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, and also attended by the head of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, at the Foreign Ministry.
The two sides touched upon the discussion of latest developments in the reconciliation process, with special focus on intra-Afghan dialogue, which aims to end an 18-year conflict in the war-torn country, said a Foreign Ministry statement.
Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mehmood Qureshi reiterated Islamabad’s support for Afghan peace process. Qureshi also warned Taliban about spoilers in Afghanistan, who want to sabotage fragile peace process in the region.
Foreign Minister also added that his country would continue to play role in the strengthening of durable peace in war-stricken country.
The Taliban, for their part, thanked Islamabad for its continuing efforts and mediation in the ongoing process.
Later, speaking to reports, Qureshi said that Taliban were fully committed to Doha peace deal.
He said the two sides discussed ways of fully implementing the landmark deal.
"Talks with Taliban were constructive, and encouraging. We discussed the developments since October 2019 to date to reach a solution," he said, according to local broadcaster Geo News.
"Pakistan believes there is no military solution of the Afghanistan problem. Talks are the only way to resolve this issue," he added.