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Kabul: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Monday in a joint statement criticized the recent ‘Islamic’ measures adopted by the Taliban, and called on Kabul to guarantee women’s rights and ensure their full and equal participation in all aspects of life.
This was discussed on Monday in a call between Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Saudi counterparts Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
“They reaffirmed the importance of guaranteeing women’s rights and their full and equal participation in all aspects of life. The foreign ministers reiterated their support for security, stability and peace in Afghanistan and the importance of international engagement for building a more sustainable future for the Afghan people.”