PM solicits world help•for Afghan rebuilding

‫ وزیر اعظم عمران خان نے اتوار کو عالمی برادری پر زور‬:‫اسالم آباد‬

‫دیا کہ وہ افغانستان کے لوگوں کو معاشی مدد فراہم کرے اور جنگ زدہ‬
• By Amir Wasim  2021-09-06 ‫ملک کی تعمیر نو میں ان کی مدد کرے۔ وزیر اعظم خان نے سعودی‬
• ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday called upon the world community to ‫ قطر کے امیر شیخ تمیم بن حمد الثانی‬، ‫ولی عہد شہزادہ محمد بن سلمان‬
provide economic support to the people of Afghanistan and help them rebuild the war-torn
country.
‫اور ابوظہبی کے ولی عہد شہزادہ محمد بن زید کے ساتھ علیحدہ فون پر‬
‫بات چیت کے دوران افغانستان کی شدید انسانی ضروریات اور افغانستان‬
Prime Minister Khan during separate phone conversations with Saudi Crown Prince
Mohammed bin Salman, Qatar`s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Abu Dhabi`s
‫کی معیشت کو مستحکم کرنے پر زور دیا۔ وزیراعظم آفس کی جانب‬
Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Zayed called for addressing dire humanitarian needs and ‫سے سرکاری اعالن بیان میں کہا گیا ہے کہ وزیراعظم نے رہنماؤں کے‬
stabilising economy of Afghanistan, according to an official announcement made by the PM
Office.
، ‫ساتھ دوطرفہ دلچسپی کے امور کے ساتھ ساتھ عالقائی پیش رفت‬
‫خاص طور پر طالبان کی طرف سے کابل پر قبضے کے بعد افغانستان‬
It said the prime minister exchanged views with the leaders on the issues of bilateral interest
as well as regional developments, particularly the latest situation in Afghanistan after Kabul`s
‫کی تازہ ترین صورتحال پر تبادلہ خیال کیا۔ ابوظہبی کے ولی عہد‬
takeover by the Taliban. ‫ جو کہ متحدہ عرب امارات کی مسلح افواج کے ڈپٹی سپریم‬، ‫شہزادہ زید‬
In his talk with Abu Dhabi`s Crown Prince Zayed, who is also UAE`s Armed Forces Deputy
‫ مسٹر خان نے پاکستان کی‬، ‫ کے ساتھ اپنی گفتگو میں‬، ‫کمانڈر بھی ہیں‬
Supreme Commander, Mr Khan reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attached to itsstrong ‫متحدہ عرب امارات کے ساتھ مضبوط برادرانہ تعلقات اور دونوں ممالک‬
fraternal ties with the UAE and close cooperation between the two countries.
‫کے درمیان قریبی تعاون کی اہمیت کا اعادہ کیا۔ افغانستان کی تازہ ترین‬
On the latest situation in Afghanistan, he underscored that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan ‫صورتحال پر انہوں نے زور دیا کہ ایک پرامن اور مستحکم افغانستان‬
was in vital interest of Pakistan and the region. An inclusive political settlement was the best
way forward to ensure safety and security as well as protectionof the rights of the people of
‫پاکستان اور خطے کے اہم مفاد میں ہے۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ ایک جامع‬
Afghanistan, he said. ‫سیاسی تصفیہ افغانستان کے لوگوں کے حقوق کے تحفظ کے ساتھ ساتھ‬
PM Khan underscored that the world community must remain engaged in order to support
‫تحفظ اور سالمتی کو یقینی بنانے کا بہترین طریقہ ہے۔ وزیر اعظم خان‬
the Afghan people economically and to help rebuild the country. The international ‫نے اس بات پر زور دیا کہ عالمی برادری کو افغان عوام کی معاشی مدد‬
community must address the dire humanitarian needs and ensure economic stability of
Afghanistan, he emphasised.
‫کرنے اور ملک کی تعمیر نو میں مدد کے لیے مصروف رہنا چاہیے۔‬
‫انہوں نے زور دیا کہ بین االقوامی برادری کو انسانیت کی شدید‬
Mr Khan congratulated the Abu Dhabi crown prince for making excellent arrangements for
the upcoming Expo. He conveyed his best wishes for the resounding success of the event.
‫ضرورتوں کو پورا کرنا چاہیے اور افغانستان کے معاشی استحکام کو‬
‫یقینی بنانا چاہیے۔ مسٹر خان نے ابوظہبی کے ولی عہد کو آئندہ ایکسپو‬
The two leaders agreed to work together to enhance collaboration in all areas of common
interest.
‫کے بہترین انتظامات کرنے پر مبارکباد دی۔ انہوں نے ایونٹ کی شاندار‬
‫کامیابی کے لیے نیک خواہشات کا اظہار کیا۔ دونوں رہنماؤں نے‬
While talking to Crown Prince Salman, who is also Saudi Arabia`s Deputy Prime Minister and
Defence Minister, Mr Khan conveyed warm wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy
‫مشترکہ مفاد کے تمام شعبوں میں تعاون بڑھانے کے لیے مل کر کام‬
Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. He reaffirmed Pakistan`s desire to fortify the historic ‫ جو سعودی عرب کے نائب‬، ‫کرنے پر اتفاق کیا۔ ولی عہد شہزادہ سلمان‬
fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia.
‫ مسٹر خان‬، ‫ سے بات کرتے ہوئے‬، ‫وزیر اعظم اور وزیر دفاع بھی ہیں‬
‫نے دو مقدس مساجد کے نگران شاہ سلمان بن عبدالعزیز کے لیے نیک‬
‫خواہشات کا اظہار کیا۔ انہوں نے سعودی عرب کے ساتھ تاریخی‬
‫برادرانہ تعلقات کو مضبوط بنانے کی پاکستان کی خواہش کی تصدیق‬
‫کی۔‬
 PM solicits world help for Afghan rebuilding
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday called upon the world community to provide economic support to the people
of Afghanistan and help them rebuild the war-torn country.

Prime Minister Khan during separate phone conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Qatar`s Emir
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Abu Dhabi`s Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Zayed called for addressing dire
humanitarian needs and stabilising economy of Afghanistan, according to an official announcement made by the PM Office.
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It said the prime minister exchanged views with the leaders on the issues of bilateral interest as well as regional
developments, particularly the latest situation in Afghanistan after Kabul`s takeover by the Taliban.

In his talk with Abu Dhabi`s Crown Prince Zayed, who is also UAE`s Armed Forces Deputy Supreme Commander, Mr Khan
reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attached to itsstrong fraternal ties with the UAE and close cooperation between the two
countries. Like a brother
emphasize
On the latest situation in Afghanistan, he underscored that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was in vital interest of Pakistan
and the region. An inclusive political settlement was the best way forward to ensure safety and security as well as
protectionof the rights of the people of Afghanistan, he said.

PM Khan underscored that the world community must remain engaged in order to support the Afghan people economically
and to help rebuild the country. The international community must address the dire humanitarian needs and ensure
economic stability of Afghanistan, he emphasised.

Mr Khan congratulated the Abu Dhabi crown prince for making excellent arrangements for the upcoming Expo. He conveyed
his best wishes for the resounding success of the event.

The two leaders agreed to work together to enhance collaboration in all areas of common interest.

While talking to Crown Prince Salman, who is also Saudi Arabia`s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Mr Khan
conveyed warm wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. He reaffirmed Pakistan`s
desire to fortify the historic fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia.
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The prime minister also reaffirmed Pakistan`s support for the kingdom`s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Recalling the two recent initiatives announced by the Saudi crown prince to tackle adverse impact of climate change and environmental degradation, he thanked the Saudi leader
for inviting him to attend the launch ofthe Middle East Green Initiative in Riyadh in October.

The two sides had a detailed discussion on the latest situation in Afghanistan.

The prime minister and the Saudi crown prince agreed that the international community had the responsibility to stand by the Afghan people and step up its engagement in order
to avert any humanitarian and refugee crises. They agreed on the importance of an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan.

Both leaders also agreed to work together to augment and diversify bilateral ties in all spheres.

During his telephonic conversation with Emir Sheikh Al Thani, the prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan`s desire to boost political and economic partnership with Qatar. He
particularly appreciated Qatar`s assistance to Pakistan during the pandemic and the care afforded to more than 200,000 Pakistani expatriates working for progress and
development of both countries.

The prime minister said after 40 years of conflict and instability in Afghanistan, there is an opportunity to establish lasting peace in the war-torn country.

The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact on bilateral matters as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Virtual meeting In a related development on Sunday, Pakistan hosted a virtual meeting of special representatives and envoys of countries neighbouring Afghanistan.

Pakistan`s Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadig presided over the session.

According to a handout issued by the Foreign Office, representatives of China, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan exchanged views on the latest situation in Afghanistan.

Welcoming his counterparts, Mr Sadiq highlighted the importance of evolving a regional approach to address common challenges and to realise the new opportunities arising
from a stable Afghanistan. He said a prosperous and peaceful Afghanistan would provide impetus to economic integration, strong people-to-people linkages, enhanced trade and
regional connectivity.

The special representatives and envoys agreed to remain in close contact.