No meeting scheduled with Indian counterpart: FM Qureshi
Last updated on: 18 April,2021 06:25 pm
Qureshi said main purpose of the visit was to improve bilateral relations between the two countries.
DUBAI (Dunya News) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday while denying the media reports said that no meeting has been scheduled with his Indian counterpart during his visit to the UAE.
Addressing a press conference in Dubai on Sunday, he said that Pakistan and will be completing 50 years UAE of friendship and we want the relationship between the two countries to even further strengthen.
Qureshi said that the main purpose of the visit was to improve bilateral relations, adding that he will meet the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates tomorrow.
Earlier, addressing a ceremony, the foreign minister said that it was gratifying that despite the global epidemic, economic diplomacy was showing positive results.
"Our bilateral trade relations with the UAE are improving day by day," he said and added the main purpose of his visit is to promote bilateral trade relations and cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE in multilateral fields.
"I am happy that a large number of Pakistanis live in the UAE and are playing a positive role in its development with their hard work and dedication," he said. The welfare of overseas Pakistanis and the solution of their problems on a priority basis is one of the top priorities of our government, he added.
FM, Afghan counterpart discuss Afghan peace process
Earlier, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had exchanged views on peace process with his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Hanif Atmar.
In a telephonic conversation, FM Qureshi said Pakistan is a partner in peace efforts in the region, including Afghanistan. He said Pakistan is committed to continue its conciliatory assistance to make Afghanistan peaceful and stable.
The foreign minister expressed hope that the "Istanbul Process" will help make the Doha Agreement fruitful in the pursuit of lasting peace in Afghanistan.
Appreciating Pakistan s continued diplomatic, political and moral support in making the Afghan peace process fruitful, the Afghan foreign minister thanked Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Pakistani leadership.
Both the foreign ministers also agreed to meet in Istanbul.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi also invited Afghan foreign minister to Islamabad after Istanbul process meeting.