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Pakistan – Afghanistan Relations

Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan constitute a significant pillar

of its foreign policy. As an immediate neighbour, with a border
spanning over 2,600 km, Pakistan shares close relations with
Afghanistan, which are rooted in common faith and culture,
shared history, as well as a desire for a peaceful and stable
Afghanistan which contributes to regional stability and prosperity.

Pakistan established its Embassy in Afghanistan soon after the

establishment of diplomatic relations in 1948. In addition to the
Embassy in Kabul, there are Consulates in Jalalabad, Kandhar,
Herat and Mazar-e-Sharif.

Over the decades, both sides have maintained high-level political

engagement, aimed at further promoting bilateral ties in relevant
areas.

Due to geographical proximity and historical linkages, Pakistan is

among Afghanistan’s largest trading partners. Bilateral trade
between Pakistan and Afghanistan reached US$ 1,861 million in
the fiscal year 2023.

Pakistan has historically been an important development partner

of Afghanistan, with assistance focusing in the areas of
infrastructure, education, health, agriculture and human resource
development. Pakistan’s support to Afghanistan in the healthcare
sector, in particular, has been an important component of the
 overall development cooperation. In recent years, Pakistan has
supported Afghanistan in setting up multiple healthcare facilities
across the country, including three hospitals in Kabul, Jalalabad,
and Logar.

Pakistan is also a significant partner of Afghanistan in the

education and human resource development sectors, which has
contributed to promoting people-to-people and educational
linkages between both sides. Pakistan has been offering fully-
funded scholarships to over 4,500 Afghan students to address
their capacity building needs. Over 50,000 Afghan professionals
who studied in Pakistan’s educational institutions are currently
serving in various sectors, contributing to the country’s socio-
economic development.

Over the last four decades, Pakistan has played a pivotal role in
hosting millions of Afghan refugees and supports their dignified
return.

Pakistan has also been supporting efforts to leverage

Afghanistan’s potential as a regional connectivity hub. Pakistan’s
active engagement in connectivity projects including TAPI, TAP,
CASA-1000 and Trans Afghan Railway Project is aimed towards
this end.

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