General Musharraf has promised to fully support joint efforts to eradicate terrorism in the region. Abdullah Abdullah, the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, made these statements on Tuesday at the end of his two-day visit to Islamabad. He met with the President of Pakistan and other officials during his visit. Mr. Abdullah stated that Afghanistan has agreed to begin the release of the first group of Pakistani prisoners in Afghanistan, totaling 900 individuals, who were detained following the fall of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. However, he strongly denied media reports claiming that Afghanistan had handed over Pakistani prisoners to India, suggesting that they were infiltrators from Pakistan. Pakistani and Afghan officials also discussed ways to remove trade barriers between the two neighboring countries during their meeting.
General Musharraf Promises to Combat Terrorism
General Musharraf has committed to supporting efforts against terrorism, as stated by Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah during his visit to Pakistan. Afghanistan will start releasing 900 Pakistani prisoners detained after the Taliban's fall. This cooperation is significant for regional stability and trade relations.
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📰 What Happened
General Musharraf has pledged support for joint anti-terrorism efforts during a meeting with Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah, who announced the release of 900 Pakistani prisoners. The discussions also included trade relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan will release 900 Pakistani prisoners detained after the Taliban's fall.
- The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation against terrorism and improve trade relations.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has historically been strained due to issues like terrorism and border disputes. Recent efforts aim to improve cooperation for mutual benefit.
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