Pakistan on Sunday congratulated the people of Afghanistan on holding a successful second round of presidential elections.
A Foreign Office spokesperson said that the people of Afghanistan, once again, demonstrated firm resolve to determine their future through democratic means.
Afghan electoral institutions now bear the crucial responsibility of ensuring successful completion of the next steps in the electoral process.
The spokesperson said that in fulfillment of its commitment to support the efforts for a peaceful election, Pakistan reinforced the security arrangements along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border by additional deployment of troops, increased patrolling and aerial surveillance.
The Foreign Office extended best wishes to the Afghan people as they continue to move forward and take determined steps for peaceful democratic transition and greater stability in Afghanistan.
