Pakistan committed to play role in reducing tensions between US and Iran: FM Qureshi
Last updated on: 09 January,2020 08:32 pm
Qureshi said he is in contact with all key countries to de-escalate situation in the Middle East.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said that Pakistan s stance regarding Middle East has been appreciated after we made it clear that Pakistan will not allow its soil to be used against any neighbouring country.
The foreign minister attended a session of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs chaired by Chairman Malik Muhammad Ahsanullah Tiwana.
He briefed the meeting about Middle East and Kashmir and on important diplomatic issues and told that he is in contact with all key countries to de-escalate situation in the Middle East.
The foreign minister said that Pakistan is committed to play a positive role in reducing tensions between the United States and Iran.
Qureshi said that in next month Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Malaysia while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be visiting Pakistan.
Talking about grim situation in India, the Foreign Minister said Modi government has imposed discriminatory amendments which have curtailed rights of minorities.