ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Germany on Monday vowed to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi received a telephone call from Annalena Baerbock, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany. They exchanged views on bilateral relations as well as important regional issues.
Foreign Minister Qureshi congratulated his German counterpart on recently assuming her office. He said that Germany is a valued, longstanding partner of Pakistan and Pakistan is committed to further enhancing bilateral relations in all dimensions, particularly in the fields of trade and investment, energy, climate change, radicalization etc.
Discussing Afghanistan, the Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve in supporting the international community in its efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Afghanistan. He also highlighted Pakistan’s role in evacuation operations from Afghanistan.
Qureshi said that Pakistan has so far facilitated over 90,000 evacuations. The urgent need is to avert a humanitarian crisis and economic meltdown in Afghanistan, which will adversely impact stability in the region and beyond.
The two leaders also exchanged views on situation in Ukraine.
Qureshi briefed his German counterpart on the grave human rights violations being committed by India after its illegal, unilateral action of 5 August 2019.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock appreciated Pakistan’s assistance in its evacuation operations from Afghanistan and hoped for Pakistan’s continued support in this regard.
Qureshi holds telephonic talks with his German counterpart
Qureshi invited German Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan at the earliest convenience. He said that her visit would be helpful in preparing for the Prime Minister’s visit to Germany.
Pakistan and Germany have maintained a good trajectory of bilateral relations and remain committed to further enhance our cooperation. The two countries celebrated 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations in 2021.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi received a telephone call from Annalena Baerbock, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany. They exchanged views on bilateral relations as well as important regional issues.
Foreign Minister Qureshi congratulated his German counterpart on recently assuming her office. He said that Germany is a valued, longstanding partner of Pakistan and Pakistan is committed to further enhancing bilateral relations in all dimensions, particularly in the fields of trade and investment, energy, climate change, radicalization etc.
Discussing Afghanistan, the Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve in supporting the international community in its efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Afghanistan. He also highlighted Pakistan’s role in evacuation operations from Afghanistan.
Qureshi said that Pakistan has so far facilitated over 90,000 evacuations. The urgent need is to avert a humanitarian crisis and economic meltdown in Afghanistan, which will adversely impact stability in the region and beyond.
The two leaders also exchanged views on situation in Ukraine.
Qureshi briefed his German counterpart on the grave human rights violations being committed by India after its illegal, unilateral action of 5 August 2019.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock appreciated Pakistan’s assistance in its evacuation operations from Afghanistan and hoped for Pakistan’s continued support in this regard.
Qureshi holds telephonic talks with his German counterpart
Qureshi invited German Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan at the earliest convenience. He said that her visit would be helpful in preparing for the Prime Minister’s visit to Germany.
Pakistan and Germany have maintained a good trajectory of bilateral relations and remain committed to further enhance our cooperation. The two countries celebrated 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations in 2021.