Prime Minister of Pakistan and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani kicked off the Heart of Asia conference in Islamabad.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani addressing to the ceremony appreciated Pakistan for launching operation Zarb-e-Azb against the terrorists.
He said his country desires strong people-to-people contacts with Pakistan for further strengthening of relations and mutual trust.
He thanked Pakistan for hosting millions of Afghan refugees on its territory over the last many decades.
Ashraf Ghani pointed out that TAPI is a very important regional energy project which will soon be inaugurated in Turkmenistan. CASA 100 project will also bring the people of the region closer together.
Ashraf Ghani said terrorism is a common problem of Pakistan and Afghanistan as both the countries have suffered immensely in the war against this menace.
