KABUL: Afghanistan has welcomed Pakistan’s recent statements and gestures promoting peace and regional cooperation, describing them as constructive, goodwill-driven, and a positive step toward strengthening bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.
Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani publicly acknowledged the positive statements made by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and remarks from prominent Islamic scholars, calling them reflective of friendly relations between the two neighboring nations.
In a post on ‘X’, Haqqani highlighted a recent gathering of Islamic scholars in Pakistan, where leaders including Maulana Fazlur Rehman, head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, and Mufti Taqi Usmani voiced support for Afghanistan and emphasized constructive engagement in the region.
Referring specifically to Ishaq Dar’s remarks, the Afghan Interior Minister said, “If countries foster goodwill, constructive engagement, and positive relations, bringing nations closer together, we fully welcome it.”
Haqqani reaffirmed Afghanistan’s commitment to peace, stability, and regional security, assuring that the Afghan people have no intentions of harm toward any nation or community.
He added that Afghanistan is entering a phase of reconstruction and called on other countries to partner in its development while leaving behind negative perceptions of the nation.
Earlier, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister echoed similar sentiments, praising Pakistani scholars for providing constructive advice and emphasizing the importance of brotherhood, goodwill, and peace in the region.
In public comments, Ishaq Dar had stated that Pakistan holds goodwill toward Afghanistan, does not want Afghan soil to be used against it, and that such a stance could help ease current tensions.
At a recent gathering of Islamic scholars in Pakistan, Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Mufti Taqi Usmani had called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to maintain friendly relations and solve issues through dialogue rather than confrontation.
They had also argued that long‑term Afghan refugees should not be expelled and warned that rising tension between the two countries would benefit “anti‑Islamic forces.”
