Pakistan has invited Afghanistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar to visit Islamabad to boost relations between the two neighboring countries.

The Afghan foreign ministry said in a statement that the invitation was extended by the Pakistani ambassador to Kabul, Mansoor Ahmad Khan, over the phone to Atmar.

The Pakistani envoy said in a tweet he had constructive exchanges on the Afghan peace process and further “strengthening Pakistan-Afghanistan relations with Atmar, Daily Pakistan reported.

“It was an honor to reiterate invitation from (Pakistani Foreign Minister)to minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar visit Islamabad at the earliest convenience,” he added.

(SAM)