Palestinian envoy lauds Pakistan’s efforts to engage int’l community to protect Palestine

ISLAMABAD, May 17 (APP): Ambassador of Palestine Ahmed Jawad A.A. Rabaei on Monday expressed gratitude to the government of Pakistan’s for its unwavering support and steadfast policy on the issue of Palestine. In a meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Ambassador Rabaei appreciated Pakistan’s continuous efforts to engage the international community for protecting Palestine.… Continue reading Palestinian envoy lauds Pakistan’s efforts to engage int’l community to protect Palestine

FM Qureshi condemns attack on Speaker of Maldives parliament

ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday condemned the attack on Speaker of the Maldives’ parliament Mohamed Nasheed which left him injured. “Strongly condemn the attack on Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed this evening, Our thoughts and prayers are with Speaker Nasheed and we wish him and all others injured… Continue reading FM Qureshi condemns attack on Speaker of Maldives parliament

Pak, Indonesian FMs discuss combating Islamophobia, promoting inter-faith harmony

ISLAMABAD, May 06 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi on Thursday discussed the need for stronger cooperation amongst members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to combat Islamophobia. In a telephone conversation, Foreign Minister Qureshi stressed that Pakistan’s efforts were aimed at creating awareness and building greater understanding… Continue reading Pak, Indonesian FMs discuss combating Islamophobia, promoting inter-faith harmony

FM urges Ulema’s role in Muslim unity, shunning sectarianism

ISLAMABAD, May 5 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said the role of Ulema (religious scholars) was very important in guiding the Muslims public shun sectarianism and demonstrate unity  within their ranks. In a meeting with Secretary General of Central Ulema Council Punjab, Hafiz Maqbool Ahmed here the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qureshi… Continue reading FM urges Ulema’s role in Muslim unity, shunning sectarianism

FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s visit to Iran of special importance: Chinese Scholar

BEIJING, April 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s visit to Iran is of special importance during which both sides discussed regional security and economic cooperation. “I have noticed two important points: one is that both sides discussed regional security issues, and the other is that both sides discussed economic cooperation under the new situation,”… Continue reading FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s visit to Iran of special importance: Chinese Scholar

FM pays respects at shrine of Imam Ali Raza (A.S) in Mashhad

MASHHAD (Iran), April 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday paid his respects at the shrine of Imam Ali Raza (A.S) in Mashhad and met the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi Ahmed Marvi. The meeting focused on the need for unity among Muslim world and upholding the reverence of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be… Continue reading FM pays respects at shrine of Imam Ali Raza (A.S) in Mashhad

FM Qureshi condoles demise of Malik Amir Dogar’s mother-in-law

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday expressed his grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the mother-in-law of Minister of State for Political Affairs Malik Amir Dogar. In his condolence message, the foreign minister prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and courage and fortitude for the… Continue reading FM Qureshi condoles demise of Malik Amir Dogar’s mother-in-law

FM arrives in Iran to hold talks with leadership

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TEHRAN (Iran), April 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrived here in Iran’s capital on a three-day official visit on Tuesday at the invitation of Foreign Minister Dr. Javad Zarif. Director General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Syed Rasool Moosavi, Pakistan’s ambassador in Tehran Raheem Hayat Qureshi and senior officials received the foreign minister.… Continue reading FM arrives in Iran to hold talks with leadership

FM expresses condolence on death of former IG KP

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday expressed his grief and sorrow over the death of former inspector general of police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Nasir Khan Durrani. The foreign minister, on his twitter handle, prayed for the departed soul and expressed condolence with the bereaved family. “Saddened to learn of the death… Continue reading FM expresses condolence on death of former IG KP

Dialogue with India possible only if situation in Kashmir improves: Qureshi

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that dialogue between Pakistan and India will only take place if there were improvement in the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The minister, in an interview with Khaleej Times, said Kashmir was not a bilateral issue but it was an internationally recognized issue,… Continue reading Dialogue with India possible only if situation in Kashmir improves: Qureshi

FM, UAE minister review bilateral ties, agree to further enhance

ISLAMABAD, April 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh Monday reviewed all facets of bilateral relations, particularly in fields of trade and investment. During a meeting at the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi,… Continue reading FM, UAE minister review bilateral ties, agree to further enhance

Qureshi meets UAE minister; discusses bilateral ties, investment

FOREIGN MINISTER MAKHDOOM SHAH MAHMOOD QURESHI HELD A MEETING WITH H.E. SHEIKH NAHYAN BIN MUBARAK AL NAHYAN, UAE MINISTER OF TOLERANCE AND COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF EXPO-2020 DUBAI, IN ABU DHABI ON APRIL 19, 2021.

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday met the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan and discussed the enhancement of bilateral trade, investment in Pakistan especially in hospitality industry. The meeting took place during the three-day visit of Foreign Minister Qureshi to the… Continue reading Qureshi meets UAE minister; discusses bilateral ties, investment

My visit to strengthen UAE, Pakistan ties: FM

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DUBAI, Apr 18 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday said his visit to United Arab Emirates would strengthen existing bilateral ties of both the countries. Speaking at a press conference here, he said that he would hold a meeting with the Foreign Minister of UAE (United Arab Emirates) on Monday. He… Continue reading My visit to strengthen UAE, Pakistan ties: FM

FM to visit Germany on April 11-13

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will undertake an official visit to Germany on April 11-13 on the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Germany Heiko Maas. The Foreign Minister will have delegation-level talks with Foreign Minister Maas at the Federal Foreign Office. He will also call on the President of… Continue reading FM to visit Germany on April 11-13

Pakistan ready for talks if India ensures conducive environment: Shah Mahmood

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MULTAN, Apr 10 (APP): Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday said Pakistan was ready for dialogue if India ensured conducive environment. Talking to media after inaugurating Ramzan Relief Package at Utility Store, Qureshi said Kashmir was the main hurdle in talks with India, adding that he would be ready to go to Delhi… Continue reading Pakistan ready for talks if India ensures conducive environment: Shah Mahmood

South Punjab Secretariat not to be rolled back at all: Qureshi

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MULTAN, Apr 09 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi Friday said Prime Minister Imran Khan was taking keen interest in the complete functioning of South Punjab Secretariat as setting up a new province in the region was part of the PTI’s manifesto. Talking to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) South Punjab Women Wing General Secretary Qurban… Continue reading South Punjab Secretariat not to be rolled back at all: Qureshi

FM Qureshi “saddened” over demise of Shahid Gondal

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday expressed sadness over the demise of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Shahid Gondal. Calling him a “selfless committed PTI worker”, the foreign minister said late Shahid Gondal stood by the party in challenging times. A member of Insaf Lawyers Forum, Shahid Gondal breathed his last on Saturday… Continue reading FM Qureshi “saddened” over demise of Shahid Gondal

FM for speeding up CPEC projects’ completion at Gwadar to enable port achieve its potential

ISLAMABAD: November 05 - Nong Rong the new ambassador of China to Pakistan called on Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi at Ministry of Foreign Affairs. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday stressed the need to speed up the completion of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects at Gwadar enabling the Gwadar Port to achieve its potential. The Foreign Minister was talking to China’s newly-appointed Ambassador Nong Rong who called on him here. Lauding his… Continue reading FM for speeding up CPEC projects’ completion at Gwadar to enable port achieve its potential

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