Peace, stability in Afghanistan vital for regional and world peace: minister

Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Sunday said that peace and stability in Afghanistan is vital for regional and world peace.

Talking to Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong who called on him in Islamabad, he said that “we are playing role for peace and stability in Afghanistan”.

Rasheed said that the Ministry of Interior is providing every possible facilitation to the people willing to leave Afghanistan.

He said that the government will beef up security of Chinese citizens and Chinese companies operating in Pakistan. He also said that in this regard we are working on a joint strategy.

The minister said that “we will not allow terrorists to take hostage the mutual cooperation and development of Pakistan and China”.

Speaking on the occasion Chinese ambassador said that security protocols for Chinese citizens and companies should be tightened.