Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that his visit to Afghanistan was yet another step to convey Pakistan’s commitment to peace in the neighboring country. He reiterated that lasting peace in Afghanistan is only possible through meaningful political dialogue.

Khan expressed these views on Twitter a day after his maiden visit to the neighboring country. In a series of tweets, the premier said that he never believed in military solutions and peace can be achieved only through dialogue.

"My visit to Kabul was another step towards conveying Pakistan's commitment to peace in Afghanistan. I have never believed in military solutions which is why I always believed that in Afghanistan peace will be achieved through political dialogue."

The prime minister also said that after the Afghan people, Pakistan has the greatest stake in the peace process.

"After the Afghans, we have the greatest stake in this peace as it will allow for connectivity & trade, bringing prosperity to both Afghans & Pakistanis. Our people in the tribal areas, who have suffered the ravages of the war in Afghanistan, will especially benefit from peace & trade."

Khan's maiden visit to Afghanistan:

Khan had landed in Kabul on Thursday morning for his first visit to Pakistan’s northwestern neighbor. He was received at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul by Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar and Ghani’s special envoy for Pakistan Omar Daudzay.

The premier met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and discussed issues of mutual interest. The two leaders also addressed a press conference after the meeting. Khan assured the Afghan people that Pakistan will do its utmost [best] to end violence and establish peace in Afghanistan.

Both leaders, during the press conference, reiterated that dialogues and mutual cooperation is the only way forward.