Pakistan attaches high priority to its ties with Tunisia: FM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday said that Pakistan attached high significance to its brotherly and historic ties with Tunisia. The foreign minister was talking to Tunisian Ambassador to Pakistan Borhene El Kamel who called on him. The foreign minister lauded Tunisia’s contributions to regional peace and stability under the… Continue reading Pakistan attaches high priority to its ties with Tunisia: FM

Pakistan foreign policy must respond to shifting trends: Qureshi

FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said that Pakistan’s foreign policy must respond adequately to the shifting trends and must navigate through this external environment to ensure the security of Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence, and advancement of development agenda. The foreign minister, addressing the passing out ceremony of Foreign… Continue reading Pakistan foreign policy must respond to shifting trends: Qureshi

SAARC Secretary-General to arrive Pakistan on Dec 22

SAARC Secretary-General to arrive Pakistan on Dec 22

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP):Secretary General of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Esala Ruwan Weerakoon will arrive Pakistan on Wednesday on his four-day maiden visit after assuming the office in March 2020. The secretary general will call on Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, besides meetings with other high… Continue reading SAARC Secretary-General to arrive Pakistan on Dec 22

Fascist Indian state attempting to intimidate grieving family of late Geelani: FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday expressed condemnation of the attempt by fascist Indian state to intimidate the grieving family of late veteran Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani by registering cases against them. The fascist Indian state fears the revered Syed Ali Geelani so much that they stormed his… Continue reading Fascist Indian state attempting to intimidate grieving family of late Geelani: FM Qureshi

Qureshi asks international community to continue supporting Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi Wednesday said the international community should continue its support to Afghanistan and should not abandon the country in the present situation. Addressing a press conference along with Foreign Minister of Netherlands Sigrid Kaag here, he said he discussed with the Dutch minister, the bilateral… Continue reading Qureshi asks international community to continue supporting Afghanistan

Pakistan to open consulate general in Germany’s city Munich

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday announced to open the country’s consulate general in Germany’s city Munich. “We will soon inaugurate the Consulate General of Pakistan in Munich and are working to establish Iqbal-Goethe Center in Heidelberg,” the foreign minister said in a tweet, following his announcement at a joint… Continue reading Pakistan to open consulate general in Germany’s city Munich

Qureshi, Maas exchange views on Afghanistan situation

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his German counterpart Heiko Maas on Tuesday exchanged views on the latest developments in Afghanistan as well as bilateral relations. The foreign minister shared Pakistan’s perspective on the evolving situation in Afghanistan and stressed that the safety of Afghans and an inclusive political settlement was… Continue reading Qureshi, Maas exchange views on Afghanistan situation

German FM Heiko Maas due in Islamabad today for two-day visit

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (File Photo)

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Foreign Minister of Germany Heiko Maas is scheduled to arrive here today for two-day visit to Pakistan from August 30-31, 2021. This is the second visit of Foreign Minister Maas to Pakistan during the current year. During the official talks, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his German counterpart would exchange… Continue reading German FM Heiko Maas due in Islamabad today for two-day visit

Govt not worried over PDM’s public meetings : FM Qureshi

MULTAN, Aug 29 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Sunday that PTI government was not worried over unseasonal public meetings of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), however the meetings could cause spreading coronavirus in the country. He was talking to different delegations from NA 156, here, said a press release issued here.… Continue reading Govt not worried over PDM’s public meetings : FM Qureshi

FMs of Iran, Pakistan discuss bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi - File Photo

  ISLAMABAD Aug 26, (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Dr. Amir Abdullahian at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran and discussed matters of bilateral interest. Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq, Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran, Rahim Hayat Qureshi and other senior officials accompanied the… Continue reading FMs of Iran, Pakistan discuss bilateral ties

FM arrives in Uzbekistan to discuss evolving Afghan situation

TASHKENT (Uzbekistan), Aug 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrived in the Uzbek capital on the second leg of his four-nation tour aimed at exchanging views with the leadership on the evolving situation of Afghanistan. Uzbek Deputy Foreign Minister Furkat Salidikov received Foreign Minister Qureshi at the Tashkent International Airport. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan… Continue reading FM arrives in Uzbekistan to discuss evolving Afghan situation

Tajikistan endorses Pakistan’s proposal to adopt cohesive approach on Afghan situation

DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), Aug 25 (APP): Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on Wednesday agreed to the proposal of Pakistan to adopt a cohesive approach in achieving the common goals of peace and prosperity in Afghanistan. The development came as Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a meeting with the Tajik president on the current situation in Afghanistan.… Continue reading Tajikistan endorses Pakistan’s proposal to adopt cohesive approach on Afghan situation

FM Qureshi arrives in Tajikistan to discuss Afghan situation

DUSHANBE, Aug 24 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi at the first leg of his four nations visit arrived here in the capital of Tajikistan onTuesday. He was received at Dushanbe Airport by Tajik Deputy Foreign Minister Farhad Salim, Pakistan Ambassador in Tajikistan Imran Haider and senior officers. Foreign Minister Qureshi on Wednesday will… Continue reading FM Qureshi arrives in Tajikistan to discuss Afghan situation

Qureshi, Saudi FM exchange views on Afghan situation

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Monday exchanged views on the latest situation in Afghanistan and on the other issues of bilateral importance. During the telephonic conversation, the foreign minister underlined that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was of critical importance… Continue reading Qureshi, Saudi FM exchange views on Afghan situation

Pakistan favours a better future for Afghans: FM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday said Pakistan desires a better future for Afghanistan and supports a conducive environment to help the Afghan people achieve the goals of development and prosperity. He stressed that international community must restore ties with Afghanistan for the betterment of its people. The foreign minister… Continue reading Pakistan favours a better future for Afghans: FM

Belgian FM calls Qureshi; thanks Pakistan for supporting evacuation efforts

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sophie Wilmes Saturday telephones Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and conveyed thanks for Pakistan’s support and facilitation in their evacuation endeavours from Afghanistan. Both the sides exchanged views on the latest situation in Afghanistan. Qureshi highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate evacuation of diplomatic personnel and… Continue reading Belgian FM calls Qureshi; thanks Pakistan for supporting evacuation efforts

Inclusive political settlement best way forward for Afghanistan: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his German counterpart Heiko Maas (File Photo)

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday while underlining the critical importance of peace and stability in Afghanistan, said that an inclusive political settlement was the best way forward and Pakistan supported efforts in that direction. He was discussing the latest developments in Afghanistan with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas who telephoned him.… Continue reading Inclusive political settlement best way forward for Afghanistan: Qureshi

FM Qureshi condemns cracker attack on Bahawalnagar Ashura procession

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday strongly condemned the incident of cracker attack on Ashura procession in Bahawalnagar. He described the incident as a failed attempt by the mischievous elements for fanning sectarianism and creating disturbance in the county. The Foreign Minister said that the whole nation was united against… Continue reading FM Qureshi condemns cracker attack on Bahawalnagar Ashura procession

Legacy of Hazrat Imam Hussain embodies principles of bravery, determination: FM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said the legacy of Hazrat Imam Hussain is an inspiration for all, embodying the principles of bravery and resistance against tyranny. “The legacy of Imam Hussain Ibn e Ali (R.A) is one that embodies great bravery, determination and grace in the face of tyranny,”… Continue reading Legacy of Hazrat Imam Hussain embodies principles of bravery, determination: FM

US top diplomat Blinken discusses Afghanistan with Pakistani FM

WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (APP): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Monday with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on the situation in Afghanistan. State Department spokesperson Ned Price, who told reporters about the phone call at his news briefing, did not give any further details of the phone call. “Secretary of State Antony… Continue reading US top diplomat Blinken discusses Afghanistan with Pakistani FM

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