United Nations high level delegation led by Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Indrika Ratwatte called on Minister for States and Frontier Regions Division Amir Muqam in Islamabad today.

The Minister for SAFRON, welcomed the participants and elaborated Pakistan’s role in hosting the Afghan Refugees for four decades.

He also outlined the public sentiment after the recent events and Pakistan’s stance on safe and voluntary return of Afghan Refugee.

Indrika Ratwatte thanked Pakistan for hosting the Afghan refugees for over 40 years and acknowledged the fact that it has stretched its resources to share this burden.

He also informed that during his recent visit to Kabul, he was engaged with the Interim Afghan Government, and convinced them to create a conducive environment for the returning Afghan refugees.

Furthermore, he stressed that the Pakistan, through Ministry of SAFRON may like to consider the Afghanistan’s request for a dialogue in the Tripartite meeting which can be instrumental
in finding a sustainable solution to the ongoing Afghan refugees’ safe return.

Minister for SAFRON Amir Muqam agreed to the fact that the solution for Afghan refugees issues lies in a safe and peaceful Afghanistan.

He informed that Pakistan has made all sincere efforts in providing extension to the registered Afghan Refugees however the international community should also share the burden now and fulfil its commitments especially with regards to the 3rd country resettlement cases.

Source: Radio Pakistan