In an interview to Pakistan Television, he said if peace would be achieved in Afghanistan, Pakistan would greatly benefit from trade and business activities. Central Asia would open up and Pakistan would benefit from the reconstruction and rehabilitation activities in Afghanistan, he added. The United States spent $ 2.3 trillion on the war in Afghanistan,… Continue reading President urges international community not to ignore Afghanistan, extend humanitarian assistance
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Peace in Afghanistan to benefit entire region: Ambassador Sadiq
ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP): Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq Wednesday said peace in Afghanistan will benefit the entire region in terms of stability, secure borders, enhanced connectivity, return of refugees and countering of terrorism. He was speaking at the third meeting of the Moscow Format held in Moscow. The meeting was hosted… Continue reading Peace in Afghanistan to benefit entire region: Ambassador Sadiq
Active, sustained engagement vital for lasting Afghan peace: Qureshi
NEW YORK, Sep 23 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday stressed the need to promote lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan through active and sustained engagement of the international community on political, economic and humanitarian fronts. The foreign minister, in a meeting with Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg on the sidelines of the 76th United… Continue reading Active, sustained engagement vital for lasting Afghan peace: Qureshi
Qureshi, Khalilzad discuss continuing need for inclusive Afghanistan settlement
NEW YORK, Sep 21 (APP): The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi wherein they discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan and continued need for an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan. During the meeting, Foreign Minister Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s support for a broad based and stable… Continue reading Qureshi, Khalilzad discuss continuing need for inclusive Afghanistan settlement
Pakistani envoy calls for giving Taliban chance to uphold their vows to reject terrorism, respect basic rights
“We are on the same side in Afghanistan,” the Pakistani ambassador told the conservative newspaper. Given the “complex” dynamics in Kabul as the Taliban consolidate power and attempt to govern, he said, the world should give the Taliban a chance to uphold their leaders’ vows to reject terrorism and respect basic rights. “What we hear… Continue reading Pakistani envoy calls for giving Taliban chance to uphold their vows to reject terrorism, respect basic rights
Int’l community role vital for economic, rebuilding support to Afghan people: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday said that it was essential for the world community to stay engaged in order to support the people of Afghanistan, economically and to help rebuild the country. The situation in Afghanistan was discussed during the conversation between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi who received a telephone… Continue reading Int’l community role vital for economic, rebuilding support to Afghan people: Qureshi
Pakistan, Russia agree to continue Afghan peace efforts through Troika Plus
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov Saturday, in a telephonic conversation, agreed to continue working closely for Afghan peace through the Troika Plus format. During the conversation, the foreign minister said Pakistan and Russia, as part of Troika Plus, had made valuable contributions to the Afghan… Continue reading Pakistan, Russia agree to continue Afghan peace efforts through Troika Plus
New quad group for Afghan peace process announced: FO
ISLAMABAD, July 16 (APP): The United States, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan have announced a new Quad Regional Support group for Afghanistan Peace Process. “Representatives of the United States, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed in principle to establish a new quadrilateral diplomatic platform focused on enhancing regional connectivity,” Foreign Office said in a statement issued here… Continue reading New quad group for Afghan peace process announced: FO
Peaceful Afghan settlement to pave way for refugees’ repatriation: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): As the international community observed World Refugee Day Sunday, Pakistan reiterated its call for greater global responsibility-sharing, redoubling of efforts for durable solutions, and an early peaceful political settlement in Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in his message on the international day, said the peaceful political settlement in Afghanistan could… Continue reading Peaceful Afghan settlement to pave way for refugees’ repatriation: Qureshi
Pakistan wants troops’ withdrawal, Afghan peace process go in tandem: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday said that Pakistan was keen to see both the Afghan peace process and withdrawal of troops advancing in tandem but in fact there was a disconnect between the two. The foreign minister, talking to TRT World during his visit to Antalya, Turkey, said Pakistan had… Continue reading Pakistan wants troops’ withdrawal, Afghan peace process go in tandem: Qureshi
Qureshi meets Qatari FM; agree to keep facilitating role for Afghan peace
ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday met with Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani wherein they discussed the current status of the Afghan peace process and agreed to continue playing a facilitating role for the cause. The two foreign ministers, during the meeting took place on the sidelines of… Continue reading Qureshi meets Qatari FM; agree to keep facilitating role for Afghan peace
Qureshi meets Iraqi FM; stresses liberalizing visa regime Pakistani pilgrims
ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday met with his Iraqi counterpart Dr. Fuad Hussein and highlighted the importance of liberalizing visa regime for facilitating Pakistani Zaireen visiting religious sites in Iraq. During the meeting took place in Turkey on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum from June 18-20, 2021, both the… Continue reading Qureshi meets Iraqi FM; stresses liberalizing visa regime Pakistani pilgrims
UN chief’s envoy meets Foreign Secretary; discusses Afghan peace process
ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues Jean Arnault Thursday met Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and exchanged views on latest developments in Afghan peace process and the way forward. The Foreign Secretary briefed Arnault on Pakistan’s consistent policy of support to Afghan peace process, forging closer Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral relationship,… Continue reading UN chief’s envoy meets Foreign Secretary; discusses Afghan peace process
PM, UK counterpart discuss bilateral ties, Afghan peace process, Covid-19
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom and exchanged views on current trajectory of bilateral relations, Afghan peace process, Covid-19 Pandemic and climate change. He thanked Prime Minister Boris Johnson for his thoughtful video message for the World Environment Day… Continue reading PM, UK counterpart discuss bilateral ties, Afghan peace process, Covid-19
Pakistan values Turkey’s efforts for Afghan peace: FO Spox
ISLAMABAD, April 21 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday said it valued Turkey’s efforts for peace and stability in Afghanistan and expressed hope that the Afghan parties would not miss the opportunity to work out an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political settlement, during next finalization of meeting. Responding to media queries on the postponement of Afghan Peace… Continue reading Pakistan values Turkey’s efforts for Afghan peace: FO Spox
Qureshi reiterates Pakistan’s support for political settlement in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to facilitate all efforts for a negotiated political settlement in Afghanistan. The foreign minister, in a telephone call with Afghan Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar, also underlined the importance of exercising vigilance against the role of “spoilers.” The two foreign ministers exchanged greetings… Continue reading Qureshi reiterates Pakistan’s support for political settlement in Afghanistan
Pakistan urges Biden to stick to Afghan troops withdrawal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said Pakistan hopes for greater engagement with the new United States government and called on President Joe Biden to follow up on the ongoing Afghan peace process and withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country. “I think they (Biden administration) should realise there is an… Continue reading Pakistan urges Biden to stick to Afghan troops withdrawal
Pakistan urges Biden to stick to Afghan troops withdrawal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said Pakistan hopes for greater engagement with the new United States government and called on President Joe Biden to follow up on the ongoing Afghan peace process and withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country. “I think they (Biden administration) should realize there is an… Continue reading Pakistan urges Biden to stick to Afghan troops withdrawal
Pakistan to continue facilitating Afghan peace process: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday expressed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to the Afghan peace process and assured to continue facilitating the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned process. In a meeting with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Haneef Atmar on sidelines of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Niger’s capital Niamey, Qureshi however warned of… Continue reading Pakistan to continue facilitating Afghan peace process: FM Qureshi
Kabul visit “another step” to convey Pakistan’s commitment for Afghan peace: PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said that his maiden visit to Kabul on Thursday was “another step towards conveying Pakistan’s commitment to peace in Afghanistan.” On Twitter, the prime minister said he never believed in military solutions, rather always believed that peace in Afghanistan would be achieved through political dialogue. My visit… Continue reading Kabul visit “another step” to convey Pakistan’s commitment for Afghan peace: PM
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