Times of Islamabad

Pakistan Foreign Minister SM Qureshi breaks silence over the middle east mission

Pakistan Foreign Minister SM Qureshi breaks silence over the middle east mission

ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has arrived in Saudicapital Riyadh on next leg of his diplomatic visit to reduce regionaltensions.

He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Deputy Minister forProtocol Affairs of Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Azzam Al Qain,Pakistan ambassador to Saudi Arabia Raja Ali Ijaz and senior officials ofthe embassy.

The Foreign Minister is to hold a meeting with his Saudi counterpart todiscuss multi-dimensional issues including regional peace situation.

Meanwhile in a Tweet, the Foreign Minister said he had a constructive andpositive meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

He said we are committed to exercising every diplomatic effort to achieveregional security and are clear that Pakistan soil will not be used for war.