Qureshi reaches China for talks
CHENGDU, China: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday arrived here on a two-day official visit.
Upon arrival at the Chengdu airport, Qureshi, who is visiting China on the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, was received by senior officials of the foreign ministry.
The foreign minister will lead Pakistan’s delegation in bilateral talks in which matters relating to bilateral relations, cooperation in diverse areas, progress on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, availability of coronavirus vaccine, counter-terrorism, promotion of cooperation in the fields of defence and security, and issues of mutual interest, including the regional situation, will be discussed.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi reaches China for talks
CHENGDU, China: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday arrived here on a two-day official visit.
Upon arrival at the Chengdu airport, Qureshi, who is visiting China on the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, was received by senior officials of the foreign ministry. The foreign minister will lead Pakistan’s delegation in bilateral talks in which matters relating to bilateral relations, cooperation in diverse areas, progress on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, availability of coronavirus vaccine, counter-terrorism, promotion of cooperation in the fields of defence and security, and issues of mutual interest, including the regional situation, will be discussed. Qureshi and his Chinese counterpart will also hold a joint press conference after delegation-level talks.
Qureshi in China for talks
CHENGDU, China: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday arrived here on a two-day official visit.
Upon arrival at the Chengdu airport, Qureshi, who is visiting China on the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, was received by senior officials of the foreign ministry.
The foreign minister will lead Pakistan’s delegation in bilateral talks in which matters relating to bilateral relations, cooperation in diverse areas, progress on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, availability of coronavirus vaccine, counter-terrorism, promotion of cooperation in the fields of defence and security, and issues of mutual interest, including the regional situation, will be discussed.
July 17, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday said Pakistan had a vital interest in a peaceful, stable, united and prosperous Afghanistan and would enable both countries to serve as a bridge connecting Central Asia and the Arabian Sea and beyond.
“There are numerous ‘shovel-ready’ projects awaiting peace in Afghanistan, such as the TAPI gas pipeline from Turkmenistan, the CASA-1000 electricity grid from Tajikistan and the railway connecting Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan,” he added.
The foreign minister was addressing through video-link the forum of Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the third Charter organ of the United Nations - on its 75th anniversary.
July 17, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday said Pakistan had a vital interest in a peaceful, stable, united and prosperous Afghanistan and would enable both countries to serve as a bridge connecting Central Asia and the Arabian Sea and beyond.
“There are numerous ‘shovel-ready’ projects awaiting peace in Afghanistan, such as the TAPI gas pipeline from Turkmenistan, the CASA-1000 electricity grid from Tajikistan and the railway connecting Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan,” he added.
The foreign minister was addressing through video-link the forum of Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the third Charter organ of the United Nations - on its 75th anniversary.