Islamabad, August 12, 2021, SPA -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has received a phone call from German Chancellor Angela Merkel, during which they discussed the current situation in Afghanistan. A statement issued by the Pakistani government today said that Imran Khan emphasized, during the call, the importance of supporting peace and stability in Afghanistan, stressing the need to ensure the safety, security and rights of the Afghan people. The Pakistani Prime Minister expressed his happiness with the level of relations between Pakistan and Germany, looking forward to strengthening cooperation with Germany in all fields. --SPA 16:01 LOCAL TIME 13:01 GMT 0019 www.spa.gov.sa/w1604211