Karzai extends Pakistan’s visit for Taliban talks
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Islamabad, Aug 27, IRNA -- Afghan President Hamid has extended his stay in Pakistan for another day on the request of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, to discuss the peace process further, the Afghan presidential spokesperson revealed.
Spokesperson Ailmal Faizi told the media in Islamabad that the visit was extended ‘for more talks in Pakistan’.
Afghan ambassador Umder Daudzai had earlier said the visit could be extended for another day “if there is any progress”.
Karzai was scheduled to conclude his visit on Monday afternoon but he will stay till Tuesday.
Chairman of Afghan High Peace Council Salahuddin Rabbani and other members of the Council will hold more talks on the peace process.
“Afghan delegation will keep on holding more meetings on the peace process, security issues, talks with the armed opponents of the government,” Faizi said.
To a question Faizi said the issue of Taliban prisoners was also discussed during the talks.
“I cannot say about any specific decision as yet, but we are hopeful the meetings will yield useful results.”
The spokesperson, describing the hour long one-on-one meeting between President Hamid Karzai and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, said both the leaders had touched on important issues.
Nawaz Sharif will host a luncheon for President Karzai at the scenic spot of Murree near Islamabad today.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman Aizaz Chaudhry told IRNA that the talks were fruitful and all important issues were discussed and more talks will be held on Tuesday.
He said both sides discussed the issue of Taliban talks and the release of the Taliban leaders however no final decision has yet been taken.
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