DUSHANBE: PM Khan met with Iran’s President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since Mr Raisi assumed office last month after his success in presidential elections.

The PM Office said the prime minister appreciated Iran’s support for Pakistan’s initiative on engagement with Afghanistan’s neighboring countries for a coordinated approach.

Mr Raisi, according to a statement by the Iranian presidency, said: “We should try to help Afghanistan form a government that includes all groups based on the will of the people of the country. The key to solving Afghanistan’s problems is to form an inclusive government and prevent foreign interference in the country’s affairs.”

Prime Minister Khan in his meeting with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko emphasised that the international community must stand by the Afghan people, help avert a humanitarian crisis, and take steps to stabilise the economy.

Mr Khan reiterated Pakistan’s full support for efforts for stabilisation of Afghanistan.

In his meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, PM Khan stressed that sustainable peace and security in Afghanistan would contribute to regional peace, connectivity and progress.

PM Khan also met with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Uzbekistan’s presidential press service said the two leaders discussed “the situation in the region.”