Daily Times Says his visit to strengthen UAE, Pakistan ties Qureshi invites Afghan counterpart to Islamabad following Istanbul conference
April 19, 2021
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 clarified that he had no meeting scheduled with the Foreign Minister of India Jaishankar.
He said a mega event would be organised by Pakistan in Sharjah in October this year to showcase the hidden treasures of Pakistan.
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April 19, 2021
DUBAI: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday said that Pakistan wanted to live in peace with all its neighbours, including India, during his visit to the United Arab Emirates.
Speaking at a press conference here, he clarified that he had no meeting scheduled with the Foreign Minister of India Subramaniyan Jaishankar, who was also present in the UAE.
The foreign minister said both India and Pakistan would have to think about their bilateral ties. Pakistan never evaded talks and wanted to live in peace with all its neighbours including India, he stressed.
The foreign minister said Pakistan was ready to talk with India if it took back its steps of August 5, adding, Pakistan could not ignore the Kashmir issue.
Pakistan not diplomatically isolated despite Indian efforts: FM Qureshi
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FM Qureshi says Pakistan desires peace with India
Pakistan has the support of the world as became evident from the backing it received at different international forums, says the minister.
Qureshi says PTI has forcefully raised the Kashmir issue at different international forums.
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday said that despite Indian efforts Pakistan is not diplomatically isolated and invited the opposition parties for discussion with the government on the foreign policy issues facing the country.
Speaking at the floor of the Senate here, he said the political parties should pursue a bipartisan approach in foreign affairs in line with the national interest.