KABUL: Afghanistan has asked Pakistan to reopen the border and deescalate tensions between the two neighbouring countries, read a press release issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The release said that Ambassador to Afghanistan, Abrar Hussain, and Afghan Deputy Commander-in-Chief, General Murad Ali Murad, met on February 27th where Gen. Murad, “requested [Islamabad] for de-escalation at the border and reopening of the crossing points between the two countries”.
Gen Murad also highlighted challenges faced “due to the closure of the border and cross-border shelling from Pakistan”, seeking the country’s help to reduce tensions between the two states.
“He also promised to take action against terrorists on the basis of shared information,” the statement added.
Ambassador Hussain, in his response, briefed Gen Murad on the circumstances motivating Pakistan’s actions, underlining that “Afghan nationals were involved in recent attacks in the country”.
He stressed that Afghanistan should take appropriate measures to deny the “use of its soil by terrorists against Pakistan”.
Hussain said that the border was closed to prevent the movement of terrorists from across the border.
