The Prime Minister stated this as he received a telephone call from German Chancellor Ms Angela Merkel. During the telephonic conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan.
The Prime Minister underscored the immense importance of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan for Pakistan and the region. He also stressed that safety and security as well as protection of the rights of all Afghans was critically important.
Reuters reporting that Angela Merkel has told party colleagues that Germany may need to evacuate 10000 Afghans- including interpreters and human rights lawyers. She also reportedly said that Germany should work with neighbouring countries on refugees. https://t.co/kiK29TUUKr
— Lewis Goodall (@lewis_goodall) August 16, 2021
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The Prime Minister underlined that an inclusive political settlement was the best way forward. He added that Pakistan was facilitating evacuation of diplomatic personnel and staff of international organizations from Afghanistan.
Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI🇵🇰 received a telephone call from German Chancellor Ms Angela Merkel 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/dr1qiTul26
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) August 18, 2021
Bilaterally, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at regular high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Germany. He added that Pakistan looked forward to enhance collaboration with Germany in all areas of mutual interest.
Bilaterally, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at regular high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Germany. He added that Pakistan looked forward to enhance collaboration with Germany in all areas of mutual interest.
Both the leaders agreed to remain in close contact.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) August 18, 2021
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