H.E. Mohammad Haneef Atmar, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and H.E. Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada held a phone conversation this morning. The two sides discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation; the Afghan peace process; the upcoming Geneva Conference on Afghanistan as well as the ongoing efforts under the International Coordination and Response Group for victims of Flight PS752. Sharing their concerns over the recent increase in violence in Afghanistan, both sides stressed the importance of serious commitment to ceasefire. They further highlighted the importance of preserving the gains of the past 19 years in Afghanistan as well as the significance of continued collective efforts to further consolidate these gains.

 

H.E. Acting Foreign Minister Atmar extended his gratitude for Canada’s continued friendship, solidarity and partnership with the people and government of Afghanistan.