Kabul – 19 April 2025: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Kabul on Saturday, accompanied by Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s Special Representative to Afghanistan. Ishaq Dar Kabul visit marks the first high-level Pakistani visit to Afghanistan in over two years, indicating a renewed push for regional diplomacy and cooperation.
Afghan Foreign Ministry Secretary Dr. Naeem Wardak welcomed the delegation at Kabul airport. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral ties, addressing mutual security concerns, and exploring new frameworks for regional connectivity and peacebuilding.
Meeting with Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held detailed talks with Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi at the Foreign Ministry.
The two sides discussed a comprehensive agenda, including trade, transit, counterterrorism, border coordination, and people-to-people engagement. Dar emphasized the importance of addressing core issues, particularly security and mobility, to unleash the region’s full economic potential.
Both leaders agreed to strengthen institutional engagement and expand collaboration across sectors. The dialogue demonstrated mutual resolve to overcome challenges and build a peaceful, prosperous future for both nations.
Meeting with Acting Afghan Prime Minister Mullah Hasan Akhund
Later, the Pakistani delegation reached the Presidential Palace to meet Afghanistan’s Acting Prime Minister, Mullah Hasan Akhund. The Director General of the Afghan Prime Minister’s Office received the delegation with a warm welcome.
Dar and Mullah Akhund exchanged views on key concerns, including cross-border trade, regional stability, and security cooperation. They reiterated the importance of continued dialogue to bridge differences and build mutual confidence. The leaders emphasized high-level engagement as a pathway to sustainable bilateral development.
Meeting with Acting Afghan Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Salam Hanafi
Deputy Prime Minister Dar also met Acting Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Salam Hanafi.
Both sides discussed peace, economic cooperation, and future connectivity projects. They agreed to enhance trade, transit routes, and people-to-people exchanges. Dar underlined Pakistan’s readiness to collaborate on regional development and connectivity initiatives.
The meeting concluded with both parties pledging continued coordination to strengthen Afghan-Pakistan relations and ensure regional stability.
Disclaimer: The News update on Ishaq Dar Kabul visit, based on official statements and verified reports. More developments will be further updated.
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