Pakistan and Afghanistan have adopted a resolute consensus, not to allow the use of their soils for any wrongful activity against each other and to take strictest action in this regard.

This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar while addressing a news conference in Kabul on Saturday.

About the major decisions taken during his day-long visit to Kabul, Ishaq Dar said it has been decided that a track and trace system will be operationalized from 30th June this year to accelerate cross border trade between the two countries.

He said it has also been agreed to hold regular trade exhibitions and exchange of trade delegations to continue the momentum of trade facilitation for the mutual benefit of two countries.

Ishaq Dar said it has been agreed that A plus plus category insurance guarantees will be accepted by Pakistani authorities for Afghan transit goods.               

He said cross stuffing facility for will be provided to 500 containers per month initially from June 30th this year as pilot project to help lower the cost of transit trade.  

The Minister said the ITTMS (Integrated Transit Trade Management System) system in Torkham will also be operationalized by 30th June this year.

About the repatriation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan, Ishaq Dar said the government is ensuring that the process takes place with full dignity and honor without disrespect to any individual.                          

Expressing pleasure over the hospitality extended to him during his visit, Ishaq Dar extended invitation to Afghan Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan as his second home.

He said these regular exchanges are inevitable for keeping up the positive pace of bilateral relations.