ISLAMABAD - Peace in Afghanistan is essential for regional stability, particularly in Pakistan given the historical, ethnic and cultural ties between the two countries, Pakistani experts and politicians agreed Tuesday.

Speaking to Radio Pakistan, National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman, Awais Khan Leghari, highlighted the importance of a meeting held Monday in Islamabad to promote the dialogue process in the neighboring country.

For his part, the Pakistani Minister of Housing, Akram Khan Durrani, considered that peace in Afghanistan is part of national interests since both countries are affected by terrorism.

This scourge is a serious threat to global and regional peace, agreed Senator Nehal Hashmi.

For analyst Anwar Zahid Khan, both the Afghan government and the Taliban must be flexible in their terms and conditions for reaching an agreement.

The four-nation meeting is crucial for defeating terrorism and economic development of this area, considered expert Ghulam Mustafa when saying that achieving peace will require time. (Agencies)