FM Qureshi calls for Int’l cooperation with new setup in Afghanistan

FM Qureshi calls for Int’l cooperation with new setup in Afghanistan

Web Desk
December 8, 2021

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that international cooperation with a new setup in Afghanistan was inevitable to avert a refugee crisis and prevent that country from once again becoming a terrorist haven and a drug centre.

He was talking to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at NATO headquarters, Brussels on Tuesday, said Radio Pakistan.

They discussed the emerging situation in Afghanistan, bilateral cooperation and the regional situation.

He said that Pakistan was pursuing a policy of peaceful neighbourhood for peace and stability in the entire South Asian region.

Good to be briefed by the Sec Gen on “Lessons Learnt” by NATO during ops in Afghanistan https://t.co/DT5NGcwOJK – there is mutual value for our relationship and shared interest in fighting terrorism and maintaining peace & stability in the region. https://t.co/9PrpK7p8pq

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) December 7, 2021

Pakistan was desirous of amicable resolution of all outstanding disputes, including Jammu and Kashmir through dialogue, said Qureshi.

The foreign minister reiterated that Pakistan’s resolve for peace and stability in Afghanistan and said the looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan was worrying.

He emphasized the need for timely humanitarian and economic assistance by the international community to Afghanistan.

High-level exchanges between Pakistan and Belgium played a significant role in strengthening bilateral ties, FM Qureshi added.

NATO Secretary-General appreciated Pakistan’s support during NATO’s decade-long stay in Afghanistan.

Sixth round of Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue in Brussels

The 6th round of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue was held in Brussels, in which multi-dimensional bilateral relations were discussed in detail.

FM Qureshi and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Vice President Josep Borrel co-chaired the meeting.

The meeting reviewed the implementation of the project of strategic partnership agreed between Pakistan and European Union.

Besides discussing bilateral trade, investment and other related matters, the two sides also exchanged views on matters concerning regional peace and stability, including the situation in Afghanistan.

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FM Qureshi said as the next year will mark the 60th anniversary of the Pakistan-EU friendship, his country desires to celebrate this auspicious occasion jointly in Islamabad.