Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to avoid allegations

[Janbaz]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have decided to avoid statements based on allegations for the sake of improvement in bilateral relations.

The two sides have also agreed to adopt joint line of action to eliminate terrorism and to curb violence through Jirga meetings.

A joint statement was issued Wednesday after a meeting of Jirga Commissions at the Ministry of Interior in Islamabad and Afghan Jirga members’ meeting with top leadership of Pakistan.

The statement said that the two sides would work jointly for maintenance of peace, to curb terrorism and strive for border security through tribal Jirgas. The chieftains of major tribes would be taken into confidence by including them in the Jirgas.

The officials of two sides have decided to avoid trading allegations to improve Pak-Afghan relations. They also agreed to hold talks on top level to settle any future complaint.

The two sides would take care of territorial sovereignty of each other, the statement said.

The meeting also finalized recommendations for the grand peace Jirga and decided to call the next meeting of Joint Jirga Commission on April 8-11 in Kabul.

The News.
http://thenews.jang.com.pk/updates.asp#19365

 

[Janbaz]

Pak, Afghan jirgas agree to fight terror

Our Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Afghanistan Jirga Commissions agreed on Wednesday to work jointly for the promotion of peace and elimination of terrorism on the basis of mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Both the Commissions in a joint meeting concluded here on Wednesday decided that they would build further on their initial interaction and hold their next meeting between April 8 to April 11, this year.
The Afghan Jirga Commission was led by Pir Sayed Ahmed Gilani while Aftab Ahmed Sherpao, Chairman of the Jirga Commission and Interior Minister, headed the Pakistani delegation.
In a joint statement, the two Commissions said that they had decided to continue with their efforts to wipe off terrorism and work to eliminate the menace.
The talks were held in two sessions, said the statement.
Later, the Afghan Jirga Commission called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri during its stay in Islamabad.
The parleys between the two Commissions were held in an extremely cordial and warm atmosphere and were characterized by a great deal of mutual understanding and goodwill.
They also agreed that this goodwill should not be allowed to be vitiated by any public comment by either side.
The Commissions reaffirmed their resolve to hold jirgas as one of the measures to counter terrorism and work for eliminating this menace from the areas affected by it.
It was further told in the statement that the two sides informed each other on the progress made by them to the composition of Jirgas.
The Chairman of Afghanistan Jirga Commission said that Afghan side would have broad national participation in the Jirga.
The Chairman of the Pakistan Jirga Commission said that Pakistan had no tradition of Jirga at the national level and conveyed to the Afghan side that Islamabad would constitute an appropriate Jirga to work for peace.

The Nation.
http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/mar-2007/15/index4.php

 

[Janbaz]

Pakistan, NATO vow to fight terrorism

OUR STAFF REPORTER
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Wednesday resolved to continue with joint fight against terrorism and efforts for the restoration of peace and stability in Afghanistan.
An eight-member delegation of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly headed by Karl A Lamers, Vice President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and Chairman of its Political Committee called on Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri here at Foreign Office. Kasuri appreciated the ongoing cooperation between Pakistan and NATO in the context of Afghanistan, according to an official statement issued here on Wednesday.
He stressed that Pakistan and NATO shared common objectives of ensuring peace at the regional as well as global level. Both had common perceptions on peace and stability in the region, said the statement. Kasuri looked forward to a continued and constructive engagement with NATO and welcomed the two-way exchanges of delegations, which would help promote mutual understanding.
Both sides expressed satisfaction over the progress made towards early finalisation of the Transit Agreement between Pakistan and NATO and the commencement of NATO-Pakistan political dialogue.
The Foreign Minister apprised the delegation about Pakistan's commitment to continue the fight against terrorism and the various measures Pakistan had taken in this regard including the deployment of 80,000 troops along its border. Kasuri emphasised that Pakistan fully supported the Afghan Govt and the Bonn Process and underlined that a strong and stable Afghanistan would promote peace and development in the region. He briefed the delegation on the Composite Dialogue Process with India and other issues of regional importance including Iran and Iraq.
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly delegation deeply appreciated Pakistan 's role in the fight against terrorism and its efforts in rooting out extremism from its society.
They said that Pakistan was an important ally of the West and was playing a critical role in regional peace, security and development.
The NATO delegation also held meeting with the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Relations. The two sides had detailed discussion over regional and international issues and security along the Pak-Afghan border.
During the meeting, Pakistan side reiterated the country's effective contribution to the efforts for peace and stability, particularly in neighboring Afghanistan.
Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee Mushahid Hussain Sayed said Pakistan was committed to a strong, stable and prosperous Afghanistan, which is of vital interest to all countries in the region and the world at large.
He said that Pakistan and NATO shared common objectives and were both convinced that all the stakeholders should play their due role for peace in Afghanistan.
He said Pakistan was having problems with activities in Afghan refugee camps where many undesirable elements sought refuge.
Mushahid said the growing energy requirements was the real motivational factor behind the Pakistan-India-Iran pipeline project, which would help enhance economic growth in the region.
Leader of the NATO delegation Karl A Lamers said NATO and Pakistan have been working together for the common interest of peace in Afghanistan.
Lamers said, "It was a big mistake when the US left Afghanistan after
the Soviet withdrawal that led to instability in the region."

The Nation.
http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/mar-2007/15/index9.php

 

[kidwaibhai]

This is great. But i still dont trust them.

 

[Janbaz]

This is great. But i still dont trust them.

All the same here. No matter what happens, i'll never get my trust staight with them.