ISLAMABAD, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan on Friday criticized recent statements by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in which he expressed doubts about the country's role in fight against terrorism.
Ghani has also been claiming that Pakistan "pursues the policy of good and bad terrorists" and that it does not take action against the Afghan Taliban.
"We have noted with disappointment the unhelpful statements made by Afghan leadership in complete disregard to the efforts that Pakistan has made and continues to make for peace and stability in Afghanistan," the Pakistan Foreign Ministry said.
"We believe that it is important for both Pakistan and Afghanistan to closely work together for peace, progress and stability of our region. It requires a strong commitment for not letting our territories be used against each other. Pakistan is abiding by this solemn commitment," said the statement.
Afghan president warned last week that his government will not allow Pakistani trucks to use Afghan soil for trade with the Central Asian states if Afghan trucks were not allowed to cross the Wagah, the official border between Pakistan and India.
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry said that Pakistan has been extending all facilities for transit of Afghan exports and imports through Pakistan's ports under a transit trade agreement between the two countries.
"We have also been facilitating the transit of Afghan fruits to India through Wagah," the statement said.
