Pakistan favours dialogue with Afghan Taliban to bring peace in Afghanistan: FM

F.P. Report

MUNICH: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met Afghan President Dr Ashraf Ghani on the sidelines of international security conference in Munich today.

Both the leaders are participating in the special session pertaining to Afghan peace process.

Talking to his German Counterpart Heiko Maas on the sidelines of international security conference in Munich today, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said Germany can take advantage of positive investment policies of Pakistan in the fields of energy, infrastructure, agriculture, food processing, water and waste management.

He said investment of leading German car company Volkswagen in Pakistani market is a good omen for business in Pakistan.

Both the Foreign Ministers agreed to turn Pak-German bilateral friendly relations into durable multi dimensional partnership.

Qureshi informed his counterpart about Pakistan’s efforts for peace in Afghanistan. German Foreign Minister showed interest to visit Pakistan in next month.

In an interview with a German newspaper, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said Pakistan has always been in favour of dialogue with Afghan Taliban regarding peace in Afghanistan, which is imperative for development and progress of entire region.

He said Islamabad has played its due role in the Afghan peace process and will do so in future. He said today Pakistan’s stance regarding peace in Afghanistan is being vindicated. Regarding Indian allegations over yesterday’s suicide attack in Occupied Kashmir, Qureshi said that since day one we have been desirous of good relations with all our neighbours, including India. He said India should also refrain from leveling unfounded allegations against Pakistan.