AMRITSAR: Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has accused Pakistan of providing ‘sanctuary’ to terrorists and mocked Islamabad over its promised aid to Kabul.
Speaking at the Heart of Asia Conference here on Sunday, Ghani said the $500 million promised by Pakistan for Afghan reconstruction would be better utilised in ‘fighting terrorism’.
“We need to identify cross-border terrorism and a fund to combat terrorism. Pakistan’s pledged 500 million dollars for Afghanistan’s development can be spent to contain extremism,” Ghani said, directly addressing Pakistan’s advisor to Prime Minister on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz, who is representing Pakistan in the conference.
Ghani said terrorism is the biggest challenge facing Afghanistan and the country faces serious security threats.
He added that the Heart of Asia Conference is being held in the backdrop of complex security situation in Afghanistan.
The Afghan president said his government is thankful to outgoing US President Obama and other world leaders for their efforts to improve security in the country.
