Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday called for a concerted international effort to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan.

Speaking at the 28th ASEAN Regional Forum held online, FM Qureshi stressed developing a vaccine that is accessible to all as a global public good, the foreign ministry said in a statement.

Talking about the stance of Pakistan on the politicizing of COVID-19 by some countries, he said that Pakistan remains opposed to any politicization of the issue.

He said that Pakistan has made progress in the field of counter-terrorism.

He also underscored that "a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was central to regional peace. Highlighting Pakistan's contributions, he reaffirmed Pakistan's steadfast support for "an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process.