Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi said Afghanistan successfully responded to Pakistani border aggression before halting operations at Gulf nations’ request.
He credited Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE for mediating an end to the skirmish.
Muttaqi reiterated that Afghanistan favours peace and dialogue over conflict to ensure regional stability.
Afghanistan Halts Border Clash With Pakistan After Gulf Nations’ Request
Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi says Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE urged Kabul to stop fighting, adding that Afghanistan will pursue dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes.
Summary
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Monday said Afghanistan achieved its objective in the border skirmish against Pakistan, and stopped the attack at the request of Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Replying to media queries, the visiting minister said Afghanistan retaliated to Pakistani aggression on the border, and objectives were achieved.
"During the operation, our friendly countries, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE, requested that the war should stop, and we agreed," Muttaqi said.
There has been no significant incident after that, he added.
"We believe that war is not a solution to any problem. Dialogue and diplomacy are needed to resolve issues. This will be our policy in future as well. We want people in the region to live in peace and prosper, and lead a good life," Muttaqi said.
He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event organised by industry body Ficci.
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