Doha, 01 May 2023 (GNP): The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Hina Rabbani Khar, is attending the Meeting of Special Envoys on Afghanistan in Doha, Qatar. The two-day meeting, being held under the auspices of the United Nations and chaired by the UN Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, aims to bring together major international and regional countries to discuss the ongoing situation in Afghanistan.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs is expected to present Pakistan’s perspective on the situation in Afghanistan and work towards building a consensus with international and regional partners. Pakistan has always been committed to supporting efforts that advance the shared objectives of a peaceful, stable, sovereign, prosperous, and connected Afghanistan.
State minister Hina Rabbani Khar will also hold bilateral meetings with leaders of other participating countries. These meetings will provide an opportunity for Pakistan to discuss its position on the ongoing situation in Afghanistan and explore possible areas of collaboration.
The United Nations is convening a meeting of international leaders to reinvigorate global engagement around key issues in Afghanistan, including human rights, particularly women’s and girls’ rights, inclusive governance, and countering terrorism.
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The meeting aims to achieve a common understanding within the international community on how to engage with the Taliban on these issues. The Taliban have been in power in Afghanistan since their rapid takeover in August 2021, and there are growing concerns about the human rights situation in the country.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the United Nations said that the meeting of international leaders is intended to reinvigorate global engagement and achieve a common understanding on how to engage with the Taliban on these critical issues.
The UN also highlighted the importance of including women and girls in any discussion on the future of Afghanistan, and ensuring that their rights are protected.