ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday asked the United States for a “responsible” withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and not to repeat the mistake of 80s’ pull out. “Pakistan is asking [the U.S.] for a responsible withdrawal unlike 80s which created a vacuum for the destructive forces to take over,” he said in an exclusive interview with Fox News. Qureshi, who is in Washington D.C. to hold talks with the U.S. administration in the wake of regional tension, spoke about the commitment of President Donald Trump on pullout of troops stationed in the conflict-hit Afghanistan. He mentioned that Pakistan facilitated a dialogue with Taliban on the request of President Trump “in a hope for peace and stability”. To a question on primary goal of his recent talks with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani, the foreign minister said it was aimed at de-escalation and diffusion of the conflict to avert negative effects in the region. On Afghan peace process, he expressed hope of an agreement between the U.S. and Taliban. “The Taliban are today talking to U.S. and there is a possibility of an agreement,” he said, mentioning about Thursday’s announcement by Taliban of a ceasefire of 7-10 … Continue reading U.S must make ‘responsible’ troops withdrawal unlike 80s: FM Qureshi