Pakistani president arrives in Kabul

KABUL President Mamnoon Hussain arrived in Kabul on Thursday to attend the Nawroz (Persian New Year) festival.

Accompanied by Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Pervaiz Rashid, he was received by senior Afghan officials at the Kabul airport.

Pakistan Ambassador Syed Abrar Hussain was also present. This is Hussain’s first visit to Afghanistan since taking office.

Leaders from the region, particularly from Central and West Asia, have been invited by the Afghan government to attend the festival.

Hussain will meet other leaders on bilateral matters and regional issues of peace, security, trade and economic cooperation.  

The president’s visit is part of the efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with Afghanistan in all fields, including durable peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

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