ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb delivered a thought-provoking address at Islamabad, highlighting the deep interconnection between Afghanistan and Pakistan. His remarks underscored the shared geography, intertwined histories, and mutual security concerns that bind the two nations together. Ambassador Shakeeb emphasized that Afghanistan and Pakistan are not merely two neighboring countries. “Our geographies are interconnected, our peoples and societies share deep ties, and our histories are intertwined in many respects,” he stated. He noted that trade, transit, and the movement of people connect the economies and societies of both nations, while decades of wars and security developments have created a situation in which their security calculations are also deeply linked. The Ambassador’s speech reflected a broader vision of regional cooperation, where connectivity and mutual reliance are seen as essential for stability and prosperity. He pointed out that both countries have suffered from the consequences of conflict, yet their shared destiny lies in collaboration, not division. DNA
