Pakistan, June 24 -- Former prime minister of Afghanistan Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Sunday praised Pakistan's role in the ongoing peace process for his war-torn country.

"Pakistan is a very important country and Islamabad could play a key role in bringing peace in Afghanistan and now they are doing it," Hekmatyar told Anadolu in the resort town of Bhurban near Islamabad.

He arrived in Pakistan along with 57 other Afghan leaders to attend a peace conference on Saturday.

"I praised Pakistan's sincere efforts and I am sure they will continue its help to bring peace in our country," the two-time prime minister said.

The Americans are also praising Pakistan's role in bringing Taliban on the negotiating table, he said.

Hekmatyar arrived in Is...