FM Qureshi, Sushma Swaraj meet informally at SCO meeting

Qureshi said Pakistan ready to resolve all outstanding issues through dialogues.

BISHKEK (Dunya News) – Indian Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday held an informal meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on the sidelines of the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers  meeting.

According to Dunya News, Shah Mehmood Qureshi and his Indian counterpart met informally at the end of multilateral meeting of Foreign Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

“I told Sushma Ji that we are still firm on the statement of PM Khan that if India takes one step forward, Pakistan would reciprocate with two,” Qureshi informed a gathering of Pakistani community in Bishkek about his meeting with the Indian counterpart, which took place on the sidelines of SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting.

“Sushma Ji pointed that I sometimes speak harsh so she has brought some sweets for me so that I talk sweet,” Qureshi said.

“In response, I said we are positive on holding negotiations with your country on all issues,” he added.

Qureshi said Pakistan was committed to the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan of pursuing peaceful diplomacy with India.

Earlier today, addressing two-day SCO Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Bishkek, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Pakistan is determined for the implementation of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) charter.

Qureshi said that there is a need of collective efforts among the SCO member countries to meet the present day challenges and to achieve sustainable development.

He said the SCO serves as an important platform for links amongst the regional countries, adding that Pakistan is determined to implement the Charter of the SCO.

Referring to the geo strategic location of Pakistan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Project will help further promote links in the region.

Condemning terrorism in all its forms, the foreign minister stressed the need for addressing root causes of the curse, saying Pakistan is amongst the few countries which successfully countered terrorism.

He said Pakistan is ready to share its experience and expertise with the SCO friends to deal with terrorism.

The Foreign Minister said conflict resolution is important for peace and stability in the South Asian region. He said Pakistan has given the message of peace by opening the Kartarpur Corridor for the Sikh community.

He said we have practically reinforced the Shanghai spirit through Kartarpur corridor.