Zardari Karzai Meeting‏,discuss bilateral ties,
regional situation

MAKKAH, Aug 14: President Asif Ali Zardari and Afghan
President Hamid Karzai met here Tuesday on the sidelines of the
extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Islamic Conference
(OIC), convened by Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz in this holy
city to discuss the challenges facing Muslim Ummah and to further
strengthen unity and solidarity among the Muslim world.

The two leaders discussed bilateral ties, regional situation,
peace process in Afghanistan and other issues of mutual concern.
Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Foreign Minister Ms. Hina
Rabbani Khar, Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Pakistan's Ambassador
to Saudi Arabia Muhammad Naeem Khan were also present during the
meeting.
President Zardari assured his Afghan counterpart that Pakistan
would continue to extend all out support for peace, stability and
socio-economic development of Afghanistan.
The President said as Pakistan and Afghanistan are linked with
historic cultural, religious, brotherly and neighborly bonds, the
destinies of two brotherly nations are inter-twined.
He said Pakistan considers Afghanistan's peace and security as
its own peace and security, adding, a peaceful, stable and
prosperous Afghanistan was also in Pakistan's interest.
President Zardari expressed his satisfaction over the fact
that there existed multi-faceted cooperation between the countries
on institutional level.
The two leaders were unanimous in the view that all groups
should shun violence and join the peace process in Afghanistan, for
peace and stability of the region.
During the meeting, the two leaders besides discussing
bilateral ties, regional situation and peace process in Afghanistan
also exchanged views on the issues of international importance as
well as the challenges facing Muslim Ummah.

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