Today, the Pakistani Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Mr. ObaidurRahman Nizamani called on IEA Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.

Welcoming the Pakistani diplomat, FM Muttaqi expressed hope that his return will positively impact bilateral diplomatic relations.FM Muttaqi called the release of majority of Afghans from Karachi prisons a positive step, calling for the remaining to be freed before the arrival of Eid ul-Fitr. He also encouraged Mr. Nizamani to further increase transparency in the visa issuance process.Mr. Nizamani also expressed hope that the relations between the two countries would improve with his return, adding that the Pakistani Embassy will work together with MoFA Afghanistan on a mechanism to facilitate visas.