Times of Islamabad

Turkey responds over Pakistan’s role in Middle East crisis

Turkey responds over Pakistan’s role in Middle East crisis

ISLAMABAD – Turkey has expressed grief and sorrow over loss of precioushuman lives in terrorist attack in Quetta yesterday

The grief was expressed by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, whotelephoned his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

Turkish Foreign Minister condemned the terrorist act and expressedsolidarity with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. He alsoappreciated Pakistan’s endeavours and expressed Turkey’s support to allefforts for promoting peace and stability in the region.

The two foreign ministers also exchanged views on the regional situation,with a particular focus on recent developments in the Middle East

Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu shared his assessment of the situationfollowing his recent visit to Iraq.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi informed Mevlut Cavusoglu of his upcoming visits toIran and Saudi Arabia for consultations with a view to reducing tensionsand supporting efforts for the preservation of peace in the region.