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ISLAMABAD, (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan
Syed Abrar Hussain has emphasized the need for intensifying bilateral cooperation in divergent fields for the betterment of peoples of two neighboring countries.
Talking to PTV News, he said that Pakistan had spent $500
million on the socio-economic development of Afghanistan.
He said Pakistan was keen in strengthening relations with
brotherly nation and has increased the portfolio of development
fund for Afghanistan from $385 to $500 million.
He said these funds were used for various projects in
education, health and infrastructure and include construction
of roads, hospitals, schools, etc.
To a question, he said that Pakistan has supported
Afghanistan government in Afghan peace process for stability
in Afghanistan and region.
The Ambassador also underlined the need for promoting
closer cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan so as to
meet the security and economic challenges faced by the two
neighbours.
He said it was the earnest desire of Pakistan to see
Afghanistan as a prosperous, peaceful and stable country
because a peaceful Afghanistan was not only in the interest
of Pakistan but of the entire region.