19.9 C
Islamabad
Thursday, March 28, 2024

FM Qureshi stresses diplomatic solution to conflict in Ukraine

Must read

Jam Kamal, Turkish Ambassador, Strategize to Boost Bilateral Trade to $5 Billion.

PPA ISLAMABAD: Turkish Ambassador Dr. Mehmet Pacaci recently met with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to discuss bilateral relations and congratulate him on his...

Taxes on elite should pay for power sector deficit

PPA Islamabad:Former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, said on Thursday that the high cost of electricity...

You Hang meet with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb

PPA ISLAMABAD:The Finance Minister, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Mr. You Hang, the Chief Representative of China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) in Pakistan,...

In phone call with Russian FM, Qureshi underlines Pakistan’s concern about latest situation in Ukraine

Spokesman Report

ISLAMABAD/MOSCOW: Pakistan has called for de-escalation in Ukraine and underscored the need of a diplomatic solution in accordance with the relevant multilateral agreements, international law, and provisions of the UN Charter.

In a telephonic conversation with his Russian Counterpart Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi underlined Pakistan’s concern about the latest situation in Ukraine.

Besides bilateral ties, the two Foreign Ministers discussed the regional situation.

Recalling his recent visit to Russia as part of the Prime Minister’s delegation, Foreign Minister Qureshi stated that the two sides had held wide-ranging talks on key subjects on bilateral agenda and the region including Afghanistan.

Foreign Minister Lavrov conveyed deepest condolences over the loss of life in the terrorist attack on a mosque in Peshawar on 4 March 2022 and stressed Russia’s condemnation of terrorism in all forms.

Foreign Minister Lavrov also conveyed that the Russian side would be following-up on the important bilateral matters discussed and that the two sides would continue to work together on promoting shared goals of peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi also apprised about his recent phone conversations with the Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, Poland, Romania and Hungary and with the High Representative of the European Union, in which he has shared Pakistan’s principled position and stressed the importance of finding a solution through dialogue and diplomacy.

He expressed the hope that the talks initiated between Russia and Ukraine would succeed in finding a diplomatic solution.

Foreign Minister Lavrov shared Russia’s perspective on the situation, referred to the opening of the “humanitarian corridor”, and underlined readiness for the next round of talks with the Ukrainian side.

Foreign Minister Qureshi emphasized that safe and swift return of Pakistani citizens from Ukraine remained the government’s topmost priority and requested for the Russian government’s assistance and facilitation in this regard. The Russian Foreign Minister assured of full support on this account.

The two Ministers agreed to remain in close contact.

- Advertisement -FM Qureshi stresses diplomatic solution to conflict in Ukraine

More articles

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

- Advertisement -FM Qureshi stresses diplomatic solution to conflict in Ukraine

Latest article

Jam Kamal, Turkish Ambassador, Strategize to Boost Bilateral Trade to $5 Billion.

PPA ISLAMABAD: Turkish Ambassador Dr. Mehmet Pacaci recently met with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to discuss bilateral relations and congratulate him on his...

Taxes on elite should pay for power sector deficit

PPA Islamabad:Former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, said on Thursday that the high cost of electricity...

You Hang meet with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb

PPA ISLAMABAD:The Finance Minister, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Mr. You Hang, the Chief Representative of China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) in Pakistan,...

Bank AL Habib and ACE Money Transfer Partner Again to Empower Overseas Pakistanis

PPA Lahore : Understanding the crucial role remittances play in Pakistan's economic well-being, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, ACE Money Transfer, a leading...