Qureshi, Ghani discuss bilateral ties, regional peace

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Kabul, Sep 15 (TNS): Delegation level talks were held between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Kabul in which the entire gamut of bilateral relations as well as matters pertaining to peace and security were discussed.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi led the Pakistani delegation.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was also present in the talks.

Earlier, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi who is on a day long visit to Kabul held one on one meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

The Foreign Minister also held a meeting with his Afghan counterpart Salahuddin Rabbani in Kabul. Delegations of both sides were present in the meeting.

Talking to the Afghan counterpart, Shah Mehmood Qureshi stressed that both Pakistan and Afghanistan will have to work together to meet the common challenges.

He said there is great potential to further bolster relations and cooperation between the two countries.

In his remarks, the Afghan Foreign Minister said peace in Pakistan and Afghanistan is vital for regional peace.

He said his country desires cordial relations with all the neighboring countries including Pakistan.