Chinese FM Wang Yi calls FM Qureshi to exchange views on Afghanistan

Chinese FM Wang Yi calls FM Qureshi to exchange views on Afghanistan. 

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China called Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

Both sides exchanged views on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.

Chinese FM Wang Yi calls FM Qureshi to exchange views on Afghanistan

During the telephonic conversation, Foreign Minister Qureshi noted a peaceful and stable Afghanistan of critical importance for Pakistan and the region.

In this perspective, he said, Pakistan had assiduously supported the Afghan peace process, according to the Foreign Office.

Pakistan and China, as part of Troika Plus, had made valuable contribution to these efforts.

Moreover, Qureshi said in the given situation, it was extremely important to ensure safety and security as well as protection of rights of the Afghan people.

He stressed that an inclusive political settlement as essential, for which all Afghans should work together.

The FM underlined it as equally important for the international community to remain engaged in support of the Afghan people.

Moreover, he emphasized that the international community must also have sustained economic engagement with Afghanistan.

He apprised Foreign Minister Wang Yi of Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate the evacuation of personnel and staff of diplomatic missions, international organizations, media and others from Afghanistan.

Furthermore, FM Qureshi mentioned Pakistan and China as ‘iron brothers’ and strategic partners.

He further said the two countries had the tradition of maintaining close coordination and communication on issues of common interest and significance.

Foreign Minister Qureshi and State Councilor Wang Yi agreed to remain in close contact to promote the shared objectives.

GTV