Cooperation b/w Pakistan and US is important for peace in South Asian region: FM

Cooperation b/w Pakistan and US is important for peace in South Asian region: FM

Peace in Afghanistan is inevitable for economic progress in Pakistan and other countries of the region, the Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said, adding that Pakistan is desirous of peace in the region, including Afghanistan.

According to media reports, the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs has expressed these views while talking to Chairman Foreign Affairs Committee of US House of Representatives Gregory Meeks through video link on Thursday. He said Pakistan and the United States have commonality of views about peace in the region.

On the occasion, the Foreign Minister has said that peace is necessary for promotion of regional linkages and Pakistan has focused on geographical economic priorities. He said cooperation between Pakistan and US is important for peace in the South Asian region.

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Shah Mahmood Qureshi has apprised Gregory Meeks about Pakistan’s concern on the rising tendency of Islamophobia in the world. He said Pakistan has been raising voice against growing trend of Islamophobia at different international forums, including the United Nations.

The Foreign Minister further stated that the international community will have to take join steps to prevent Islamophobia and ensure peaceful coexistence.

In his remarks, Gregory Meeks has said that Pakistan is an important country of the region and its efforts for peace in the region are commendable. He also expressed condolence over killing of four members of a Pakistani-origin family in Canada.

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