ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has stressed the need foreconomic diplomacy to achieve self reliance.
He was addressing the officers of foreign office in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The Foreign Minister said all resources will be utilized to transform theforeign office as per the modern day requirements and make it more vibrantand result oriented.
He pointed out that the establishment of consultative council was ourimportant step which continues to provide guidance on important issues.
The Minister said we have selected twelve missions abroad where videoservice will be started in order to further improve coordination betweenthe foreign office and foreign missions.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi said NADRA is also developing a special applicationwhich will connect him with all the officers.
He expressed the confidence that the officers will be give valuable inputsto further improve our performance.
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Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the country today facing numerous challenges onthe external front and we have to be fully prepared to cope with them.
Appreciating the performance of the foreign office, Shah Mahmood Qureshiexpressed the confidence that his team will play pivotal role in progressand development of the country.
He said the foreign office played commendable role in highlighting theKashmir dispute at the international level. He said the establishment ofKashmir cell was need of the hour and its fourth meeting will be held atthe foreign office today.
The Foreign Minister made it clear that posting of officers will be made onthe basis of performance.
