ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to enhance bilateral relations with Iran in all areas to the mutual advantage of both countries.
The foreign ministers of both countries expressed their resolve during delegation-level talks in Tehran a day ago, the Foreign Office stated on Thursday. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is on a visit to Iran at the invitation of Iran’s top diplomat.
During the discussion, the two diplomats reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, highlighting the commonality of views on important regional and international issues.
FM Qureshi underlined the two countries’ vast potential that could be tapped to further strengthen trade and economic relations. He also called for regular exchanges of relevant mechanisms to tap their true potential.
He also expressed satisfaction over the close coordination with Iran at the multilateral fora on issues of common interest. Qureshi also pointed out the human rights situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK), expressing gratitude for Iran’s steadfast and vocal support to the Kashmiris, especially at the highest level.
Qureshi also discussed regional security situations with a particular focus on the latest developments in the Afghan Peace Process. Reaffirming Pakistan’s consistent support to a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan, the foreign minister highlighted convergence of views between Pakistan and Iran on the shared objective of an inclusive politically negotiated settlement.
Prior to the delegation-level talks, the two foreign ministers signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Establishment of Border Sustenance Marketplaces.
Foreign Minister Qureshi thanked Iran for its support for border markets, which will help the local population on both the sides by providing them formal means to engage in mutually beneficial commerce.
