*Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on Saturday Iraqi PresidentBarham Salih in Baghdad.*
In a press release, the Foreign Office (FO) said the two discussed regionaland global issues of mutual interest, adding that the FM expressedPakistan’s desire to further enhance existing bilateral ties in all spheresof cooperation.
The FM acknowledged the unyielding efforts and sacrifices of the people ofIraq in the fight against terrorism and wished peace, progress andprosperity for the country. President Salih warmly welcomed the FM andthanked Pakistan for its understanding and support, the FO statement said.
Qureshi also briefed the president on Pakistan’s transformed visioncentered around shifting focus from geo-politics to geo-economics. He alsooutlined Pakistan’s desire to offer itself as an economic hub throughpeace, development partnerships and connectivity.
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The FO said that President Salih appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan’senvironmental initiatives, and hoped for greater cooperation in this field.During their meeting, Qureshi highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to promotesolidarity among the Muslim Ummah, and briefed the president of Pakistan’ssteadfast diplomatic support for Palestinians.
“Foreign Minister Qureshi briefed the President on the situation in SouthAsia, in particular Pakistan’s approach towards the issues and disputeswith India, Pakistan’s consistent support for the Afghan Peace Process,” FOadded.
