Summary Pakistan is only playing the role of facilitator in the reconciliation process, Sartaj Aziz said.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz says Pakistan desires early start of talks between Afghan government and different Afghan groups for peace and stability, the Radio Pakistan reported.
Talking to the media in Islamabad on Thursday, Sartaj Aziz said Pakistan is only playing the role of facilitator in the reconciliation process and persuading the groups it has contacts with to start the dialogue process.
He said Pakistan is pursuing the policy of non-interference in Afghanistan and hoped this policy will also be followed by other regional countries. He said Afghanistan needs lot of help for economic development but it has to resolve the political issues on its own.
Sartaj Aziz said Pakistan wants strong trade and economic relations with Afghanistan as part of its policy of peaceful neighborhood. Engagements with the neighboring countries have been enhanced in order to achieve this objective.
Responding to a question about registration of case against MQM Chief Altaf Hussain, the Advisor on Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Interior Minister held a meeting with the British high commissioner yesterday and handed over some necessary documents to him about the case.
