World Must Engage With Afghanistan To Address Humanitarian Needs: Pakistan PM
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Imran Khan spoke with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres over the telephone and discussed the developments in Afghanistan, with a particular focus on the humanitarian situation.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said the world should engage with Afghanistan to address humanitarian needs and provide economic stability to prevent a refugee crisis in the war-torn country. Imran Khan spoke with Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres over the telephone and the two leaders discussed the developments in Afghanistan, with a particular focus on the humanitarian situation. According to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office, Imran Khan underscored the need for the international community to become more engaged with Afghanistan, according urgent priority to addressing the humanitarian needs and ensuring economic stability. "Such steps would not only reinforce security but also preclude any mass exodus of Afghans from their country, thus preventing a refugee crisis in Afghanistan," he said.More Related News