Pakistan committed to enhancing strategic partnership with Malaysia: Qureshi
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi (Left), Foreign Minister Dato Seri Hishammuddin Tun (Right). PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reiterated on Friday Pakistan’s strong desire to further enhance the strategic-level partnership with Malaysia in the fields of economy, trade, defence, education and science and technology.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), FM Qureshi held a telephonic conversation with his Malaysian counterpart Dato Seri Hishammuddin Tun.
The two foreign ministers reaffirmed the excellent ties that exist between the two countries, and emphasised on the importance of close cooperation to overcome challenges brought by Covid-19.
FM Qureshi appreciated the efforts made by the Government of Malaysia in ensuring the well-being of the Pakistani community residing in Malaysia, according to the communiqué.
Qureshi assured Hishammuddin Tun of extending all possible assistance to the Malaysian nationals residing in Pakistan.
He also wished success to Malaysia for the forthcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2020, scheduled to be held in December.
Both foreign ministers agreed to further strengthen ties and cooperation between the two countries.
On October 8, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephonic conversation.
According to a press release issued by the MoFA, both the diplomats exchanged views on bilateral relations, regional situation and issues of common interest.
FM Qureshi underlined that Pakistan and UAE had deep, historic and fraternal ties. He added that millions of Pakistanis living in the UAE have been playing their part in building and developing the UAE for decades.
The diplomats discussed the current ongoing situation pertaining to the pandemic saying, “The two brotherly countries fully supported each other in every difficult hour including during Covid-19 pandemic,” read the MoFA statement.