Afghan Foreign Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi has assured Pakistan that his government will work for regional security and stability.

According to Arab News, Afghan Foreign Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi on Wednesday In Kabul Met Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Asif Darrani. The meeting has taken place at a time when relations between the two countries have been strained due to increased border aggression and increased attacks by the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.

The Public Relations Department of the Pakistan Army said in a statement that “The armed forces are concerned about the safe havens of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan and the freedom they enjoy there.”

Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Asif Durrani arrived in Kabul on a visit to Afghanistan after assuming office, where he met Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. During the meeting, Amir Khan Muttaqi also congratulated Asif Durrani on assuming the new responsibility.

Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, has said in a statement issued on Wednesday evening that “During the meeting, Amir Khan Muttaqi told Asif Durrani that “Afghans will never harm anyone. We will not allow anyone to use our territory against any other country.’

Our efforts will always be focused on working for regional security and stability. We hope that your appointment will further develop the political and economic relations between the two countries and that requires joint work.’

The statement added that ensuring security in Afghanistan provides an opportunity to strengthen the economy and increase trade between the two countries.

The Corps Commanders’ Conference chaired by Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir on Monday termed ‘terrorist hideouts’ in a neighboring country and their ‘independent activities’ from there as a threat to Pakistan’s security.

Earlier on Wednesday, ISPR had said that five terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in Zhob area of ​​Balochistan while 9 army personnel gave their lives.