According to Radio Pakistan, National Security Advisor Nasser Khan Janjua has said that achieving peace and stability in Afghanistan is vital with focus on seeking expeditious closure of the conflict, rather than winning it.

This he stated while speaking at the Regional Security and Sustainable Development Conference in Samarkand Uzbekistan.

He also highlighted historical linkages of Pakistan with Central Asian States in general and Uzbekistan in particular.

He was of the view that there is enormous potential for multi-faceted cooperation in all the areas.

He also shared interest of Pakistan with all Central Asian States in achieving peace and stability in Afghanistan.