Pakistan’s special envoy meets with Muttaqi on sidelines of Moscow meeting

Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq said on Tuesday that he had a constructive and in-depth meeting with the Islamic Emirate’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on the sidelines of the Moscow Format meeting.

He said in a post on X: “The 90-minute engagement focused on advancing bilateral cooperation in key areas of mutual interest, including economic cooperation, trade, transit, and regional security.

“Both sides reaffirmed the importance of enhancing regional connectivity and agreed to explore practical measures to facilitate trade and transit, particularly through streamlined customs procedures and improved infrastructure links. Emphasis was placed on unlocking the potential of

regional trade corridors to benefit the broader region’s economic stability and development,” he stated.

“The delegations also exchanged views on the current security situation, particularly the presence of terrorist groups, and its implications for cross-border commerce and regional cooperation.

“The two sides underscored the need for sustained dialogue and collaboration to address shared security concerns, ensure the safety of transport routes, and combat illicit activities,” he added.