Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasized enhanced economic integration and regional connectivity for peace and prosperity in the region.
Addressing a joint news conference with his Iranian counterpart Dr. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Tehran on Tuesday, he said the interests of Pakistan and Iran are allied.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi said both the countries want peace, stability and prosperity in the region and realize that we have important role to play.
He said history will judge us because Afghanistan is going through a critical period and people of Afghanistan deserve peace and tranquility.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi said we as neighbors stand by them in these difficult times.
He said he shared with his Iranian counterpart the international expectations from the Afghan leadership and importance of international financial assistance to avert a humanitarian crisis and to avoid an economic collapse in Afghanistan.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi said we also discussed the status of bilateral relations.