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Pakistan welcomes peace deal in Afghanistan

Xinhua, September 30, 2016 Adjust font size:

Pakistan welcomed the peace agreement signed between the Afghan government and Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan on Thursday, local media reported late Thursday.

"Pakistan has consistently emphasized that there is no military solution of the conflict in Afghanistan. Politically negotiated settlement through an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process is the most viable option for bringing lasting peace and stability to Afghanistan," the Foreign Ministry here said.

The successful conclusion of the peace deal between the Afghan government and Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan is, therefore, encouraging, the ministry said in a statement, hoping that the peace agreement could provide an opportunity for similar agreements between Afghan government and other Afghan insurgent groups for achieving durable peace in Afghanistan.

"The government and people of Pakistan reiterate their continued support and solidarity with the government and people of Afghanistan in their pursuit of peace, progress and prosperity," it said. Endit