Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra while felicitating Afghan citizens on the occasion of Nauroz said, “Afghanistan and Pakistan are two neighbouring countries sharing same traditions, cultures, religion and mutual respect.” He further stated that peaceful neighbourhood enshrines a comprehensive partnership with Afghanistan for promoting peace, progress and prosperity in our region.
The governor also highlighted that terrorism is still a common threat to both the countries; and peaceful Afghanistan is in the interest of Pakistan and peaceful Pakistan is in the interest of Afghanistan.
He expressed these views while addressing the ceremony of Jashn e Nauroz in Mazar Sharif, Afghanistan. He was also accompanied by MNA Haji ShahJi Gul Afridi and Pakistani delegates.
Addressing the ceremony, the governor said that the purpose of his visit was to strengthen relations between the two countries. He said that Pakistan was committed to the pursuit of comprehensive bilateral engagement in various fields such as trade, investment, cultural, education and sports links.
It is worth mentioning here that the governor reached Afghanistan on Monday and was warmly welcomed by Afghan delegates and governor of Balkh at Mazar Sharif. He also attended a luncheon hosted in his honour by the governor of Balkh.
The governor of Balkh expressed his gratitude to KP governer, and appreciated Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s decision about reopening of Pak-Afghan border, saying the decision would strengthen relations between the two countries.
It is to mention here that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor has become the first Pakistani governor to attend Nauroz celebrations in Afghanistan, which can bring very positive changes in the region.
