Highlighting the serious humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the prime minister urged constructive engagement of the international community and urgent measures to prevent the looming humanitarian crisis in the face of serious economic challenges in Afghanistan. During the meeting with the Speaker, who was accompanied by a parliamentary delegation, the prime minister also stressed the need for unfreezing of Afghanistan’s financial assets. The Speaker agreed with the prime minister for a constructive and collective response of the Islamic world to the situation in Afghanistan, and support for the Muslim causes. The Speaker expressed gratitude for the hospitality accorded to the delegation and conveyed earnest regards to the prime minister from the leadership of the Kingdom. The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to forge closer ties with the Kingdom in all facets of cooperation.

Source: The Nation November 18, 2021 22:34 UTC