Foreign Minister of Pakistan held a bilateral meeting with her Afghan counterpart Dr. Zalmai Rassoul on the sidelines of the 66th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The Foreign Minister expressed her deepest condolences and
sympathies on the assassination of Prof. Burhanuddin Rabbani. She
emphasized that peace and stability in Afghanistan was vital for
stability and prosperity of Pakistan. She added that the destinies of
the two neighbours were intertwined and both should jointly fight
against those elements which were working against the interest of the
two countries and the region at large.
The two Foreign Ministers agreed to work closely for peace and
stability in the region and for the welfare and prosperity of their
people.
Meanwhile Hina Rabbani Khar Pakistan held bilateral meetings with
her counterparts from Brazil, Guinea and Central African Republic.
During the meetings, the Foreign Minister discussed ways to enhance
political, diplomatic and economic relations with these countries and
to increase mutual visits by the business communities. They also
exchanged views on enhancing political and diplomatic cooperation at
all international fora including at the United Nations. SANA
