Abandoning Afghanistan would lead to unimaginable consequences: Pakistan FM

Abandoning Afghanistan by the international community would lead to unimaginable consequences, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has warned.

Speaking in an event at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, Zardari called on the international community to maintain a pragmatic approach and constructive engagement with Afghanistan and provide support to avert any potential humanitarian disaster in the country.

“The international community must continue to provide support and assistance to avert any potential humanitarian disaster and help build a sustainable economy for the long-term development of Afghanistan,” Zardari said.

He also called on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to be “responsive” to the expectations of the international community.

Zardari said that the IEA must “ensure inclusivity, respect for human rights of all Afghans and effective counter-terrorism action.”