ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has welcomed the Afghan government’s declaration of a ceasefire during the upcoming religious festival of Eid -ul-Azha. Pakistan fully supports all such efforts that contribute to achieving durable stability and lasting peace in Afghanistan.
Coinciding with the Independence Day of Afghanistan, the announcement has an even greater significance.
“Pakistan considers Eid-ul-Azha as an appropriate occasion for all parties to make a commitment to a ceasefire along the lines of a much-appreciated ceasefire in Afghanistan during Eid-ul-Fitr,” said a statement of the FO here Sunday.
”The people of Afghanistan deserve peace. We also call upon all parties that in defence of the holy tradition of sacrifice during Eid ul Azha to implement a ceasefire in hostilities – preferably for a more extended period of time. This would allow the people of Afghanistan to celebrate the great Abrahamic tradition in comfort and peace, during this holy month of Zil Hajj,” added the statement.
Such steps we expect will create an environment of enduring peace and stability.
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