City
Epaper

Afghanistan's Abdullah meets Turkish Prez Erdogan

By IANS | Updated: November 21, 2020 15:05 IST

Kabul, Nov 21 Abdullah Abdullah, head of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation, met Turkish President Recep Tayyip ...

Open in App

Kabul, Nov 21 Abdullah Abdullah, head of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation, met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, during which they discussed the Afghan peace process, Doha talks and bilateral relations.

During the meeting on Friday, Erdogan said that his country supports the peace process in Afghanistan and that the two countries have time-tested relations strengthened by common culture and values, reports TOLO News.

Erdogan added that Turkey wants an end to violence in the country.

Abdullah said the relations between the two countries are based on common values and will remain as such.

He highlighted the role of Turkey in Afghanistan's issues, active presence in ensuring security, its economic and cultural assistance and the Istanbul process, according to the statement.

Abdullah said Afghanistan wants Turkey's continued support to the country's efforts for achieving an enduring peace.

Abdullah travelled to Turkey this week as part of his regional tour to strengthen regional consensus on Afghan peace.

Over the last month, he has visited India, Pakistan, Iran and Uzbekistan.

( With inputs from IANS )

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalFrom patrol vessels to air defence systems, Brazil keen on acquiring India's indigenous innovations

NationalFrom patrol vessels to air defence systems, Brazil keen on acquiring India's indigenous innovations

Other SportsWimbledon: Ons Jabeur retires in first round amid scorching heat

Other SportsArcher misses England’s training session due to family emergency, set to rejoin squad on Tuesday

NationalK’taka: Congress MLAs meet Surjewala following ‘infighting’ rumours

International Realted Stories

InternationalFrom Zaheer to Zeeshan: Adeeba Baloch's family destroyed by state violence as Sammi Deen calls Pakistan a rogue regime

InternationalIsrael PM Netanyahu says 'many opportunities have opened up' after Iran operation; hints at shift in hostage strategy

InternationalIndian community in Trinidad &Tobago enthusiastic about PM Modi's upcoming visit: MEA Secy

InternationalJapan: ISA to host the second edition of the International Solar Festival in Osaka

InternationalDrug addiction, unemployment behind rising youth suicides in Afghan provinces