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FM Qureshi telephones Qatari counterpart, discusses regional peace

FM Qureshi telephones Qatari counterpart, discusses regional peace
January 7, 2020
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Pakistan is trying to peace in region after escalating tensions between the US and Tehran as Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi telephoned his Qatari counterpart to discuss regional peace. During the telephonic conversation, the minister discussed the unfolding situation in the Middle East with Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. He reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to continue to play a role in preventing further escalation and maintaining regional peace and stability. Earlier, FM Qureshi phoned his Kuwaiti Counterpart Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah to discuss overall situation of peace and stability in the region. On Sunday, Shah Mahmood Qureshi had phoned his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE and Turkey. During the telephonic conversations, there was wide-ranging exchange of views on the unfolding situation in the region.  Highlighting Pakistan’s deep concern over the recent developments, the foreign minister underscored the imperative of avoidance of conflict, exercise of maximum restraint, and de-escalation of tensions. Sharing Pakistan’s perspective, he expressed the hope that the progress made in Afghan peace process would be preserved and further advanced. Shah Mahmood Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to continue to play its role in preventing further escalation and maintaining regional peace and stability.