Kabul, MINA – The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Amir Khan Muttaqi, has stated that Afghanistan seeks peaceful relations with all nations and currently maintains positive ties with all its neighbors, except one: Pakistan.
“We don’t want conflict with anyone. There is peace in Afghanistan. Pakistan is not our only neighbor. We have five other neighbors. All of them are happy with us,” Muttaqi told reporters on Monday, as reported by Ariana News.
His statement follows recent border tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
A day earlier, Muttaqi warned that Kabul had “other options” if Pakistan was not interested in peace.
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Reports indicate that clashes between the two countries have resulted in the deaths of more than 50 Pakistani soldiers and the capture of 19 Afghan border posts by Pakistan.
During his visit to India, Muttaqi conveyed his hope for improved bilateral relations.
“We hope our visit will have a positive impact on India-Afghanistan relations,” he said.
He emphasized that trade between the two countries has now surpassed $1 billion. He also welcomed India’s decision to upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to embassy level.[]
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