KABUL: This week’s go to of Pakistan’s military chief, Qamar Javed Bajwa, to Kabul was met with blended reactions in Afghanistan.
Although the go to has created a way of optimism, with regards to Pakistan there’s a typical expression: “Don’t belief the one who has failed you.”
Afghan analysts imagine that Islamabad is making an attempt to reengage with Kabul following the latest announcement of a brand new US technique for South Asia by President Donald Trump, who sharply criticized Pakistan.
Afghan and Pakistani leaders have held quite a few rounds of talks lately, adopted by recriminations and distrust.
The Afghan presidential palace termed Bajwa’s go to a “new season” in bilateral relations that gives “good alternatives for cooperation.”
The palace stated the 2 sides mentioned essential points reminiscent of regional safety, counterterrorism efforts, and political and financial ties.
It added that Pakistan is able to cooperate with Kabul in counterterrorism efforts, and helps the Afghan-led peace course of.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani spoke of creating a monitoring mechanism to make sure either side dwell as much as their commitments.
The Afghan Day by day Mandegar newspaper wrote of Bajwa’s go to: “Pakistan is misplaced after the announcement of … Trump’s technique, and is below unprecedented worldwide stress.”
Mirza Mohammad Yarmand, a retired Afghan military common and former deputy inside minister, advised Arab Information that point and a mutually agreed mechanism will inform if bilateral relations will enhance.
Afghan lawmaker Daud Kalakani stated: “Sadly, our authorities has at all times been optimistic. I don’t see any motive to be optimistic right here. Has Pakistan closed terrorists’ coaching camps? Has it handed over their leaders? Has it ceased equipping and funding them? The reply is not any, so why be optimistic?”
Wahidullah Tawhidi, head of the Afghan Fee for the Security of Journalists, stated Bajwa’s go to won’t enhance ties as either side had robust calls for.
“Pakistan calls for decreased Indian involvement in Afghanistan militarily, politically and commercially,” he advised Arab Information.
“Afghanistan can’t settle for this as a result of India has helped it so much previously 16 years, and is a key ally of the US,” he stated.
“Pakistan doesn’t wish to drop assist for the Taliban, and has managed to garner assist for the group from Iran and Russia, which has made the battle extra sophisticated than ever.”
One analyst stated the US may not come down any more durable on Pakistan, fearing this may occasionally push it nearer to China, which has invested billions of there and is a rival of Pakistan’s arch enemy India.
KABUL: This week’s go to of Pakistan’s military chief, Qamar Javed Bajwa, to Kabul was met with blended reactions in Afghanistan.
Although the go to has created a way of optimism, with regards to Pakistan there’s a typical expression: “Don’t belief the one who has failed you.”
Afghan analysts imagine that Islamabad is making an attempt to reengage with Kabul following the latest announcement of a brand new US technique for South Asia by President Donald Trump, who sharply criticized Pakistan.
Afghan and Pakistani leaders have held quite a few rounds of talks lately, adopted by recriminations and distrust.
The Afghan presidential palace termed Bajwa’s go to a “new season” in bilateral relations that gives “good alternatives for cooperation.”
The palace stated the 2 sides mentioned essential points reminiscent of regional safety, counterterrorism efforts, and political and financial ties.
It added that Pakistan is able to cooperate with Kabul in counterterrorism efforts, and helps the Afghan-led peace course of.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani spoke of creating a monitoring mechanism to make sure either side dwell as much as their commitments.
The Afghan Day by day Mandegar newspaper wrote of Bajwa’s go to: “Pakistan is misplaced after the announcement of … Trump’s technique, and is below unprecedented worldwide stress.”
Mirza Mohammad Yarmand, a retired Afghan military common and former deputy inside minister, advised Arab Information that point and a mutually agreed mechanism will inform if bilateral relations will enhance.
Afghan lawmaker Daud Kalakani stated: “Sadly, our authorities has at all times been optimistic. I don’t see any motive to be optimistic right here. Has Pakistan closed terrorists’ coaching camps? Has it handed over their leaders? Has it ceased equipping and funding them? The reply is not any, so why be optimistic?”
Wahidullah Tawhidi, head of the Afghan Fee for the Security of Journalists, stated Bajwa’s go to won’t enhance ties as either side had robust calls for.
“Pakistan calls for decreased Indian involvement in Afghanistan militarily, politically and commercially,” he advised Arab Information.
“Afghanistan can’t settle for this as a result of India has helped it so much previously 16 years, and is a key ally of the US,” he stated.
“Pakistan doesn’t wish to drop assist for the Taliban, and has managed to garner assist for the group from Iran and Russia, which has made the battle extra sophisticated than ever.”
One analyst stated the US may not come down any more durable on Pakistan, fearing this may occasionally push it nearer to China, which has invested billions of there and is a rival of Pakistan’s arch enemy India.