FM voices Pakistan’s deep concerns over regional development, urges for maximum restraint

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday had telephonic conversations with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey.

There was wide-ranging exchange of views on the unfolding situation in the region.
Highlighting Pakistan’s deep concern over the recent developments, the foreign minister underscored the imperative of avoidance of conflict, exercise of maximum restraint, and de-escalation of tensions.

He renewed the call on all parties concerned to abide by the UN Charter and principles of international law to settle differences through peaceful means, Foreign office spokesperson in a press release said.

Qureshi also reaffirmed that Pakistan would neither let its soil be used against any other state nor become part of any regional conflict.

The foreign minister reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to continue to play a role in preventing further escalation and maintaining regional peace and stability.

Sharing Pakistan’s perspective, the foreign minister expressed the hope that the progress made in the Afghan peace process would be preserved and further advanced.