F.P. Report
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says Pakistan wants durable peace in Afghanistan and will continue to play its constructive role in this regard despite baseless allegations of Ashraf Ghani, on Wednesday.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Foreign Minister said Pakistan always played a positive role for peace in Afghanistan and Pakistani delegation is also present in the Peace Dialogue being held in Doha on Wednesday. He said the world is appreciating and acknowledging Pakistan’s reconciliatory and sincere efforts for peace in Afghanistan.
He said that unfortunately, Pakistan is being blamed for the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan by some Afghan elements. He said the role of these spoilers should be monitored strictly.
The Foreign Minister urged all stakeholders for collective hard work and efforts for regional peace as rising violence in Afghanistan is very concerning for Pakistan.
The Foreign Minister expressed deep concern over the negative role of India as president of the UN Security Council for a month.
Moreover, FM Qureshi received and met Iraqi Foreign Minister at MOFA Islamabad.
“During delegation-level talks, FM Qureshi and Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, and regional and international issues, including Afghan Peace Process and the situation in IIOJK,” MOFA Spokesperson said.
