ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday lauded Tunisia’s contributions to regional peace and stability and praised its positive role at the United Nations during its two year term as non-permanent member.
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO), Tunisian Ambassador to Pakistan Borhene El Kamel called on Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad.
During the meeting, the foreign minister highlighted Pakistan’s historical and fraternal ties with Tunisia predating the latter’s independence. “Pakistan attached high significance to its brotherly and historic ties with Tunisia,” Qureshi said.
Qureshi appreciated Tunisia’s vision for making OIC a substantive platform for advancing interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence as well as cooperation on addressing international issues such as Jammu & Kashmir and Islamophobia.
He also acknowledged Tunisia’s unequivocal and principled support over Kashmir during its stint at UNSC as non-Permanent member. The foreign minister welcomed the 3rd Session of Bilateral Political Consultations held between Foreign Secretaries in March 2021.
In his capacity as Co-Chair for Pakistan-Tunisia Joint Commission, FM Qureshi expressed keenness to convene the 10th Session in Islamabad during 2022 and welcomed the likelihood of business persons accompanying the delegation from Tunisia.
The foreign minister extended his personal greetings and best wishes to his Tunisian counterpart Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi adding that he looked forward to welcome him at the OIC-CFM being hosted by Pakistan on March 22-23, 2022.
