ISLAMABAD, January 20: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called for further cementing relations between Pakistan and Sudan in diverse sectors, including, trade, culture and defence.
The foreign minister said this while talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Sudan Mir Behroz Baloch, who called on him on Thursday.
The foreign minister said that Pakistan attaches great importance to bilateral relations with Sudan, and expressed hope that these relations will further flourish under the leadershp of Mir Behroz.
Separately, Foreign Minister Qureshi said that Pakistan will continue its efforts for peace and stability of Afghanistan.
Talking to a private TV channel, he said, “We have great sentiments for the progress and prosperity of Afghan people and recently conducted an OIC conference in this regard.” He said Pakistan has almost completed fencing along the Pak-Afghan border for better security management.
As regards ties with the United States, FM Qureshi said there is a strong desire on both sides for a consolidated relationship.
Replying to a question about the Yemen conflict, he said dialogue is the only way to make the environment peaceful. -DNA