Pak for politically-negotiated settlement of Afghan conflict

Pakistan today said a politically-negotiated settlement is the most viable solution to the conflict in Afghanistan.
Pakistan's Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz during a meeting with UN Secretary General's Special Representative for Afghanistan Tadamichi Yamamoto said the issue of Afghanistan should be resolved through talks.
In the meeting, the two sides discussed the emerging situation in the war-torn country and the need for strengthening efforts for enduring peace and stability.
"The Adviser stressed the importance of reaching a politically negotiated settlement as the most viable solution to Afghan conflict," Foreign Office (FO) spokesman Nafees Zakaria said after the talks.

Yamamoto shared the UN's vision of making meaningful contribution towards peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Both sides agreed on the need of continued and constructive efforts for Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process, Zakaria said.
The UN Secretary General's Special Representative for Afghanistan is visiting Pakistan to discuss the situation in the war-torn country.