Pakistan’s efforts important for trust building, Foreign Minister tells QCG meeting

KABUL: Minister of Foreign Affairs Salahuddin Rabbani says that Pakistan’s efforts in Afghan peace process are crucial and trust building.

He expressed these comments while opening the 4^th round of Quadrilateral Committee Group meeting in Kabul on Tuesday.

Rabbani said peace in Afghanistan is hope of Afghan nation and no one would be allowed to fail the reconciliation process.

He called on all insurgent groups to join the process and end the bloodshed saying that militants willing to join the process are welcome.

Those not laying down their guns, government has a specific stance against them, Rabbani warned.

The Foreign Minister also assured nation over the process saying that there shouldn’t be any doubt.

Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah says that the 4^th QCG meeting is expected to fix a date for direct peace talks with Taliban.

“Kabul is hosting the 4th Meeting of Quadrilateral Coordination Group. We expect a date of 1st meeting for direct peace talks with Taliban,” states a post on the official twitter account of the CEO. -KP