Afghan FM discusses regional situation with JUI-F chief

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman held a meeting with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Mullah Amir Khan Muttaqi on Saturday, wherein both sides discussed regional situation, besides other matters.

The Afghan foreign minister called on the JUI-F chief at his residence.

According to JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghauri, Fazl congratulated the Taliban foreign minister on the peaceful establishment of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

The JUI-F also expressed good wishes for the new government in Afghanistan.

The Taliban leaders thanked Fazl for extending support to their stance on an international level.

The Taliban delegation included protocol officer Abdul Rahman Fida, Afghanistan Embassy’s First Secretary Sardar Mohammad Shakib and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi.

JUI-F’s lawmaker Maulana Salahuddin Ayubi and Mufti Abrar Ahmad also attended the meeting.

It is worth mentioning here that the Afghan foreign minister is visiting the country to attend a special meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation scheduled for Sunday.

The meeting is being held to garner international support for the prevention of a humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan.