Ashraf Ghani stresses Pak-Afghan intensive efforts to sustain peace

ISLAMABAD: President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani said that Pakistan and Afghanistan were tied in deep historical bonds and both the countries should work together for regional peace and stability.

In an interview with Geo television channel aired on Saturday night, the Afghan president said Afghanistan was pursuing the policy of good neighbourly relations with Pakistan.

He said there was dire need for unity against terrorism to purge the region from this menace.
Ghani said Afghan forces were bravely fighting against terrorism in partnership with the international forces.

He said Afghan government was thankful to Pakistan for hosting millions of Afghan refugees; however, his government was keen to manage their return to their homeland.

Ghani said in order to ensure refugees return his government would have to improve the national economy up to 9 percent of growth rate.