Pakistan on Friday confirmed that Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will attend the signing of the US-Taliban peace deal in Doha on February 29.
In a statement today, SAMP, Dr. Firdous, said Pakistan “welcomes” the peace agreement between the US and the Taliban.
“On this occasion, FM Qureshi will represent Pakistan,” said Dr. Firdos. “Emir of Qatar Tamim Bin Hammad Al Sani, foreign ministers of seven countries and representatives from 50 other countries will also attend the ceremony.”
Special assistant to the Prime Minister Firdos Ashiq Awan said that this historic progress towards peace in Afghanistan is the victory of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision and a testament of the exemplary role of Pakistan’s armed forces.
She added that Prime Minister Imran has always “supported the dialogue” to resolve the Afghan conundrum. Pakistan will continue to play its positive role for peace and stability, Dr. Firdous added.
Last week, Qatar had invited Pakistan to attend the deal signing ceremony between the United States and the Afghan Taliban.
On behalf of the Qatari Foreign Minister Muhhmad Bin Abdul Rahman Bin Sani, the invitation was extended by the Qatari Ambassador to Pakistan Saqr Bin Mubarak during a meeting with FM Qureshi in Islamabad on Tuesday.
