COAS, General Syed Asim Munir, met the Acting Afghan Minister for Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, at his office on May 6, 2023.

COAS and the Acting Afghan Foreign Minster discussed issues of mutual interest including aspects related to regional security, border management, and formalization of bilateral security mechanisms for improvement in the current security environment. COAS stressed the need for enhanced cooperation between the two brotherly neighbors to effectively tackle the common challenges of terrorism and extremism. He reiterated the need for full support and commitment from the Afghan interim government in matters of mutual interest.
Foreign Minister Muttaqi appreciated Pakistan's traditional support for the people of Afghanistan and acknowledged the important role Pakistan continues to play in facilitating peace and development in Afghanistan. He also expressed his desire to work closely with Pakistan to promote regional stability and prosperity.
Both sides agreed on the importance of maintaining regular contacts to strengthen bilateral ties and address issues of common concern. COAS reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a stable, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan.