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Pakistan ready to facilitate Afghan peace process: PM
By APP
KABUL: Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Thursday met a delegation of Afghanistan's opposition party Afghan National Coalition (ANC) led by Dr Abdullah Abdullah and said Pakistan is ready to do, whatever was in its capacity, to facilitate peace in Afghanistan.In a meeting held at the Pakistan embassy in Kabul, the prime minister said long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan is only possible through an intra-Afghan political settlement.
Prime Minister Ashraf said opposition groups can play an important role in the achievement of stability, progress and development in Afghanistan.
He said Afghans have the right to choose their governance system, whether presidential or parliamentary system. He said Pakistan abides by the principle of non-interference in the internal Affairs of Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, advisor on interior Rehman Malik and Minister of State for commerce Abbas Ahmed Afridi were present during the meeting.
The Afghan side comprised ANC leaders Younis Qanooni and Ahmad Wali Masood.
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