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  • Eliminating terror sanctuaries in Afghanistan vital to regional security: Aizaz Chaudhry

    Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry File photo Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry

    Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry Tuesday said that it was necessary to eliminate terror sanctuaries in Afghanistan for the sake of regional security, reiterating that there is no military solution to the Afghan issue.

    Speaking to Pakistani journalists, Chaudhry reiterated that Pakistan would not let its soil to be used against any country and it hopes for the same from other states.

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    He said that there is no military solution to the Afghan issue, noting that unrest in Afghanistan has always caused damage to Pakistan.

    "We want to sincerely participate in all efforts aimed at restoring peace in Afghanistan. Pakistan and the United States have been working together for this purpose and will continue to do so," the Pakistani diplomat said.

    Speaking with regard to China, he said Pakistan has cordial ties with China, but its relations with the US are also significant enough.