HUANGSHAN, China – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood QureshiWednesday met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov wherein he expressedthe hope that talks between Russia and Ukraine would succeed in finding adiplomatic solution.
Foreign Minister Qureshi shared Pakistan’s principled position on thesituation in Ukraine including cessation of hostilities, provision ofhumanitarian assistance, and efforts for a solution through dialogue anddiplomacy.
In the context of the discussions held during Prime Minister Imran Khan’srecent visit to Moscow and their own telephone conversation earlier thismonth, the two foreign ministers reviewed bilateral relations and exchangedviews on the regional situation.[image: Qureshi meets Russian FM; hopes for success of Russia-Ukraine talks]
The foreign minister also conveyed Pakistan’s readiness to reinforceefforts for a diplomatic solution including through the OIC platform.
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Foreign Minister Qureshi is visiting China to participate in the ThirdMinisterial Meeting of Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan from March29-31.
