The head of the Taliban government, Shahbaz Sharif, hopes to improve bilateral relations when he becomes prime minister

Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan, head of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, congratulated Shahbaz Sharif on becoming Prime Ministe...

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Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan, head of the Taliban government in Afghanistan, congratulated Shahbaz Sharif on becoming Prime Minister of Pakistan, expressing hope for better relations between the two countries.

 

Mullah Hassan congratulates Shahbaz Sharif — Photo: Afghan Ministry of Information Twitter

The statement by Afghan Prime Minister Mullah Hassan came amid growing tensions between the two countries following attacks on Pakistani forces, which were said to be linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from inside Afghanistan. Attacks on Pakistan

 

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Congratulating Shahbaz Sharif, Mullah Hassan, head of the Taliban Council of Ministers, said in a statement, "I heartily congratulate the government and the people of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on becoming the 23rd Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan."

 

He said that his election (as Prime Minister) was a good and worthwhile step and hoped that it would strengthen the bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan and bring development, prosperity and good relations between the two brotherly countries. shall be'.

"It is important to note that on behalf of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, I would like to assure you that the two brotherly countries will have good and comprehensive relations and the Muslim neighboring countries will be even stronger," he said.

The Taliban leader also expressed good wishes for the well-being and well-being of the people of Pakistan.

The Foreign Office said in a statement on Sunday that there had been an increase in incidents on the Pak-Afghan border in recent days, with Pakistani forces being targeted across the border.

The Foreign Office spokesman said that Pakistan had been urging the Afghan government for months to secure the Pak-Afghan border and that terrorists were using Afghan territory for terrorist activities inside Pakistan.

On the other hand, the Taliban said that they want to resolve the tension with Pakistan through dialogue.

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The Taliban leader had said in a report by the Afghan news agency Bakhtar that Pakistan's use of Afghan territory for terrorism had come to light. Will not give

The statement said that the focus of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan foreign policy is on neutrality and non-interference in the affairs of others and the leadership has repeatedly stated that it would use Afghanistan against any other country and especially its neighbors. Will not allow use.

Regarding the hiding of TTP terrorists in Afghanistan and attacks against Pakistan, the Afghan Taliban leader said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan thus rejects Pakistani claims and has been constantly asking Pakistan if there is any problem or misunderstanding. If so, find a solution through decisive negotiations to ensure the security of the region.

The statement further said that the issues between the TTP and the Pakistani government are their internal affairs, adding that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan seeks a meaningful solution for the benefit of both the regions and the people of Pakistan.