Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi departs to Egypt

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi departs to Egypt today (Tuesday).

He has left for Cairo on a two-day visit on the invitation of his Egyptian counterpart.

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi departs

In a video message before departure, the Foreign Minister said highlighted vast opportunities of economic cooperation between the two countries.

He said he will hold talks with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Hassan Shoukry on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi hailed Egypt as an important country of Muslim Ummah.

Furthermore, he cited prominent status of Egypt as the gateway to Africa.

The FM also underlined promoting trade relations with Africa as a priority of the PTI government.

The Foreign Minister said during his stay to Egypt, he also intends to visit Jamia Al Azhar.

He said Pakistan desires to take advantage from their experiences in the field of education.

Moreover, he said he will also meet the business community in Egypt.

On Monday, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi accused India of Indian ocean nuclearization with hegemonic designs.

He said, while addressing the International Maritime Conference in Karachi on Monday.

The FM further said that India has nuclearized the Indian Ocean.

He said that India continues to induct advanced weapons systems and naval delivery platforms in pursuit of its hegemonic designs.

He said the Indian Ocean offers promising potential for mutual cooperation and collaboration.

But geo-strategic competition and the pursuit of military dominance by some States have gravely jeopardized that potential.

GTV