National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan is essential for regional peace and prosperity.
He was talking to Afghan Ambassador Omar Zakhilwal in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The speaker said Pakistan wants peace and stability in Afghanistan and Pakistan & Afghanistan have tied in religious, cultural and neighbouring ties.
The Afghan ambassador said closer cooperation between the two countries is in the best interest of the region and Afghanistan wants much importance to Pakistan.