In a post on Facebook, the premier reaffirmed Pakistan's support for the Afghans as they move forward in their journey for peace and development. 

On Friday, the prime minister had welcomed the commencement of the much-awaited intra-Afghan dialogue as he urged all sides to ‘seize the historic opportunity’ in order to put an end to the long military conflict.

“I warmly welcome the announcement regarding the commencement of Intra-Afghan Negotiations on 12 September 2020. Finally, our combined efforts have brought forth the day that the Afghan people have been yearning for,” he said.

He noted that for more than 40 years, the Afghans have suffered from continued conflict and bloodshed. Pakistan has endured the fallout that was reflected in incidence of terrorism, loss of precious lives, and huge economic cost.

“I have underlined for a long time that there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan and that the only way forward is a negotiated political settlement,” the premier added.

Through relentless efforts, the prime minister noted Pakistan had played a pivotal role in facilitating the Afghan peace process to this juncture. “We feel deeply gratified today as we have fulfilled our part of the responsibility.”

The prime minister urged all stakeholders in Afghanistan to take full advantage of the opportunity to put an end to the war in Afghanistan.