IEA Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in a telephonic conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari spoke on a host of crucial and bilateral political, economic, transit, and trade issues between the two countries.

FM Muttaqi called for the release of Afghan prisoners in Pakistan before the arrival of Eid-ul-Fitr, in response to which Mr. Bhutto Zardari gave assurances about their release.

The two sides also agreed to further develop diplomatic relations.