ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Iran on Tuesday called for united global efforts to normalise situation in the war torn Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi held meeting with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Dr Ali Bagheri Kani here to discuss the regional and bilateral issues.
Sharing Pakistan’s perspective on the latest situation in Afghanistan, the Foreign Minister underscored the need for close coordination for the mutual advantage of the two countries and the region.
He said that Afghanistan required immediate provision of humanitarian assistance and that the international community should fully support the Afghan people at this critical juncture.
He stressed the importance of continued economic engagement with Afghanistan to avert economic collapse, which could lead to refugee influx and regional instability.
Foreign Minister Qureshi holds meeting with Iranian Deputy FM
Recalling fraternal relations between the two countries, the Foreign Minister remarked that the recent high-level exchanges have further reinforced existing ties. He emphasised early implementation of the steps, agreed during Prime Minister’s meeting with Iranian President Raisi on the margins of SCO Summit in Dushanbe.
Foreign Minister Qureshi underlined the need for regular convening of institutional frameworks to boost trade and economic relations. He said that the upcoming session of Joint Trade Committee would provide further impetus to efforts for strengthening economic linkages.
Foreign Minister Qureshi thanked Iran for its steadfast support on Jammu and Kashmir, especially at the Supreme Leader level.
He underlined that Iran’s support is reassuring to the oppressed people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir in their just struggle for the right to self-determination.
The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister thanked Foreign Minister Qureshi for receiving him.
He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation and advance shared objectives in the region. He said that Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Amir Abdollahian looked forward to his visit to Pakistan.