Riyadh
Prime Minister Imran Khan stressed the need for positive engagement with Afghanistan and the release of seized economic resources and financial assets for the welfare of Afghan people in a meeting with American diplomat John Kerry.
Countries are yet to recognise the Taliban-led regime, which has been isolated by the international community since they took over after ousting Ashraf Ghani in mid-August.
During the meeting, the premier urged the international community to work pragmatically to preserve peace and security, prevent an economic collapse and avert a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
PM also underscored the importance of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan for Pakistan and the region.
Kerry, the United States’ Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, and the prime minister spoke on the sidelines of the “Middle East Green Initiative (MGI)” Summit in Riyadh.
Speaking about climate change, the prime minister stressed the need to reinforce national as well as global emphasis against what he described as an existential threat.
The prime minister shared his perspective with the special envoy on challenges faced by Pakistan and other developing countries due to climate change.—Agencies
