ISLAMABAD: Former president Asif Ali Zardari has said that mutual border management with Afghanistan is critical for addressing militant and terrorism issues to achieve long-term peace in the region. “Proper security in borders with mutual consultation will put an end to allegations of cross border terrorism that has vitiated the brotherly relations between neighbours Pakistan and Afghanistan,” he said. He said that it was unfortunate that the relations between the two countries had plunged low in recent times and called for concerted and sincere efforts by both countries to overcome mistrust and suspicions. “Border management with mutual consultation has long been delayed,” the former president said, adding that decision on it should no longer be delayed. “A delayed decision is not a problem avoided, it is crisis invited,” the former president said. Zardari expressed hope that the move to begin border fencing will be welcomed by all those wanting an end to militancy and to the counter- productive allegations of cross border incursions.