Afghan Karzai extends Pakistan’s visit for Taliban talks

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, Pakistani and Afghan officials said on Monday.

Afghan Spokesperson Ailmal Faizi and Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry told the media in Islamabad that the visit was extended ‘for more talks in Pakistan’.  

Karzai was scheduled to conclude his visit on Monday afternoon but he will stay till Tuesday.

“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 important issues.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will host a luncheon for President Karzai at the scenic spot of Murree near Islamabad on Tuesday.

The Foreign Ministry spokesman Aizaz Chaudhry told reporters 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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