Pakistani FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi held important telephonic conversation with his German counterpart
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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve in supporting the international community in its efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Afghanistan.
In a telephonic conversation with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Annalena Baerbock on Monday, he highlighted Pakistan's role in evacuation operations from Afghanistan.
The Foreign Minister informed that Pakistan has so far facilitated over 90,000 evacuations. The urgent need is to avert a humanitarian crisis and economic meltdown in Afghanistan, which will adversely impact stability in the region and beyond.
The two Foreign Ministers exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine.
The Foreign Minister briefed his German counterpart on the grave human rights violations being committed by India after its illegal, unilateral action of 5 August 2019.
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock appreciated Pakistan's assistance in its evacuation operations from Afghanistan and hoped for Pakistan's continued support in this regard.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi invited German Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan at the earliest convenience. He added that her visit would be helpful in preparing for the Prime Minister's visit to Germany.
The Foreign Minister congratulated his German counterpart on recently assuming her office.
