ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday received aninvitation from his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian toparticipate in the meeting on the Afghan situation in Tehran.
A statement issued by the Foreign Office said Iranian FM invited ShahMahmood Qureshi to participate in the second ministerial meeting of theneighboring countries of Afghanistan.
Iranian Minister, during the telephonic conversation, stressed that Tehranfully supported Pakistan’s initiative for a regional approach toAfghanistan.
Meanwhile, FM Qureshi lauded Amir-Abdollahian for the invitation andexpressed hope that the multilateral meeting would impart further impetusto the regional approach to the situation in Afghanistan. He also stressedclose coordination for regional peace, stability, and development.
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The MOFA statement further added that FM Qureshi underscored that sustainedinternational engagement is crucial in view of the economic situation inAfghanistan.
The international community should ramp up the provision of humanitarianassistance on an urgent basis, in view of the upcoming winter season, andtake steps to ensure economic stability in the country, he added.
