Pakistan expresses resentment over Afghan statement on Durand Line.

The Pakistan-Afghan border is an internationally recognised, official border between the two countries in accordance with all relevant international laws and conventions, the Foreign Office spokesperson said on Wednesday.

The statement came in response to another statement by the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which refused to recognise the international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

'Pakistan believes that [the] 24/7 opening of the Torkham point along Pakistan-Afghanistan border is a significant step forward to facilitate the people and traders of both sides. However, such statements only serve to undermine the resolve for peace and cooperation between the two countries and should be avoided,' read a statement issued by the FO.

The Afghan foreign ministry's statement...