Afghanistan has welcomed the release of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar by Pakistan saying it will definitely accelerate the stalled peace process.
At a press conference in Kabul on Sunday, Janan Mosazai, the spokesman of the ministry of foreign affairs, said that Baradar had joined his family in Pakistan and soon the positive effect of his release on the peace process would become visible.
“At this stage, we can confirm that Mullah Baradar has been released on the request of the Afghan government. Now, he should spend some time with his family, and in the coming weeks the effect of Mullah Baradar’s release on the peace process will become visible,” said Mosazai.
When asked about Baradar’s whereabouts, the spokesman refrained from revealing his exact location due to security reasons.
Meanwhile, several Afghan senators criticised the decision of releasing Mullah Baradar and said the move would not have any impact on the peace process. Instead, it would turn out to be a threat to security and peace in the country, they opined.
