*ISLAMABAD – First ever session of the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairswas held in Islamabad.*
*Coubcil held its maiden meeting with Foreign Minister Makhdoom ShahMahmood Qureshi in the chair in Islamabad on Wednesday.*
Foreign Minister speaking on the occasion highlighted the important role ofcivil society, including members of the academia, in working with the stateinstitutions for formulating an inclusive and vibrant policy with changingglobal trends.
Welcoming members of the new advisory council, Shah Mahmood Qureshioutlined broad contours of Pakistan’s foreign policy and key priorities.
Members of the advisory council appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan’sinitiative to establish a consultative policy making process and discusseda broad range of issues related to Pakistan’s foreign policy.
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The advisory council includes former diplomats, senior academicians andforeign policy experts.
Last month, Mahmood Qureshi said Kashmir was the cornerstone of Pakistan’sforeign policy, adding that the Kashmir issue needed to be resolved as perthe UN Security Council’s Resolutions and aspirations of the people ofoccupied Kashmir.
He said Kashmir dispute was an internationally recognized issue and theKashmiri diaspora was making commendable efforts to highlight this issue atinternational fora.
