FM Qureshi discusses matters of mutual interest with Saudi counterpart

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal Al Saud and discuss matters of mutual interest, including coronavirus epidemic situation.

According to a statement from the foreign ministry, Qureshi shared “deep concern over the continuing double lockdown as well as the intensification of a military crackdown by Indian occupation forces and attempts to change the demographic structure of the occupied territory by introducing [a] new domicile law”.

FM Qureshi also appreciated recent statements by the OIC and other international bodies which showed serious concern and imperative measures to address the situation in occupied Kashmir.

He offered condolences on the loss of precious lives in Saudi Arabia due to the COVID-19 outbreak and highlighted the steps being taken by Pakistan to contain the virus, with a focus on saving lives and securing livelihoods.

During the phone call, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and his Saudi counterpart agreed to remain in close contact to take forward the important bilateral agenda and close cooperation in various fields, the statement said.

The development comes as Indian forces have intensified their oppression against innocent people in Occupied Kashmir, killing over a hundred in the last few months.