Dutch FM, Kasuri discuss Afghan insurgency

ISLAMABAD—Netherlands Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Bernhard Bot met Foreign Minister Khurshid. M. Kasuri here on Sunday and reviewed all areas of bilateral relations with a perspective to enhance cooperation, especially in trade and investment. They also discussed international issues of mutual interest including Afghanistan, Pakistan-India relations and the composite dialogue and UN Reforms etc.
Foreign Minister Kasuri reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan. He said that Pakistan has supported President Karzai from the beginning and will continue to do so. He also highlighted Pakistan’s active support towards the reconstruction of Afghanistan, where Pakistan has pledged 250 million US dollars.
The Foreign Minister stressed the need to seal the Pak-Afghan border adding that the border could be fenced and jointly monitored.

—Agencies